Arverne, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11692
Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,540
- 7,140/sq mi High-density area
- $49,720
- Median income Below-median income area
- $710,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arverne pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7,140
- people per sq mi
- 33%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11692 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11692 (Arverne, NY) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 11692 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arverne, Queens County, New York, home to 18,540 residents across 2.6 square miles, a density of 7,140 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11692 reports a modest median household income of $49,720 (46% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,251. The poverty rate is 28.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $710,400 (88% above the average New York ZIP), with only 33.1% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,161.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 52 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11692 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 11692
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arverne, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11692.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11692, Arverne, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
18,540
Population
2.6
Area (sq mi)
7,140
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11692?
36.2
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
32.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$49,720
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$32,251
Per Capita Income
28.3%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
52.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11692 ranks among New York ZIPs
Arverne, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,720 6th percentile higher than 6% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,415housing units
8,415
Total Housing Units
8,070
Occupied Units
345
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$710,400
Median Home Value
+88% vs state ZIP avg
$1,161
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 131 business establishments in ZIP 11692, employing approximately 1,562 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,296,000.
131
Businesses
1,562
Employees
$78.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 12 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 6.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 11692 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11691
Far Rockaway (11691)
60,035 residents
- 11434
Jamaica (11434)
59,129 residents
- 11694 20,408
Rockaway Park (11694)
20,408 residents
- 11692 18,540
Arverne (11692)
18,540 residents
- 11436 17,949
Jamaica (11436)
17,949 residents
- 11693 11,916
Far Rockaway (11693)
11,916 residents
- 11096 8,344
Inwood (11096)
8,344 residents
- 11559 8,176
Lawrence (11559)
8,176 residents
- 11516 7,556
Cedarhurst (11516)
7,556 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11692 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11692 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11509
Atlantic Beach (11509)
$168,537 median income
- 11559
Lawrence (11559)
$142,830 median income
- 11694
Rockaway Park (11694)
$111,011 median income
- 11516
Cedarhurst (11516)
$104,331 median income
- 11096
Inwood (11096)
$93,421 median income
- 11436
Jamaica (11436)
$88,047 median income
- 11434
Jamaica (11434)
$77,598 median income
- 11693
Far Rockaway (11693)
$68,449 median income
- 11691 $56,135
Far Rockaway (11691)
$56,135 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11692 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11693 | Far Rockaway, NY | 11,916 | 1.3 mi |
| 11691 | Far Rockaway, NY | 60,035 | 1.7 mi |
| 11430 | Jamaica, NY | 184 | 3.7 mi |
| 11096 | Inwood, NY | 8,344 | 2.8 mi |
| 11694 | Rockaway Park, NY | 20,408 | 2.9 mi |
| 11509 | Atlantic Beach, NY | 2,653 | 3.4 mi |
| 11436 | Jamaica, NY | 17,949 | 5.7 mi |
| 11559 | Lawrence, NY | 8,176 | 4.0 mi |
| 11516 | Cedarhurst, NY | 7,556 | 4.1 mi |
| 11434 | Jamaica, NY | 59,129 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11692, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,540 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 11692 in?
ZIP code 11692 (Arverne) is located in Queens County, New York. Queens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/queens-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 11692?
ZIP code 11692 in Arverne, NY has a population of 18,540 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11692?
The median household income in ZIP 11692 is $49,720, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11692?
The median home value in ZIP 11692 is $710,400, which is 155% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11692?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11692 is African American at 59.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11692?
ZIP code 11692 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 1,562 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11692?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11692 are: Health care and social assistance (22), Retail trade (20), Accommodation and food services (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11692?
In ZIP code 11692, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 11692?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11692 is 52.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11692?
In ZIP code 11692, approximately 33.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11692?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11692 is 28.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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