ZIP Code 11693
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Far Rockaway · Queens County · New York
- Population
- 11,916
- Median income
- $68,449
- Median home value
- $433,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.4%
- Land area
- 2.6 sq mi
4,666/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
▲ 56% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.1
New York
ZIP code 11693 in Far Rockaway, New York has a population of 11,916. The median household income is $68,449, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $433,100, 56% above the US average. 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11693 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.6 square miles in Far Rockaway, Queens County, New York. The area is home to 11,916 residents, producing a population density of 4,666 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 11693 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11693 sits at $68,449 (26% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $39,590. The poverty rate stands at 18.0% and the unemployment rate at 11.6%. On housing, the median home value is $433,100 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,216 per month, and 48.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11693 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 50 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Queens County, so you can benchmark 11693 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 11693
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11693.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 12
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11693, Far Rockaway, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,916
Population
2.6
Area (sq mi)
4,666
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11693?
45.1
Median Age
42.7%
Male
57.3%
Female
23.5%
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?
$68,449
Median Household Income
-26% vs state
$39,590
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
50.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,922
Total Housing Units
5,559
Occupied Units
363
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$433,100
Median Home Value
+14% vs state
$1,216
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
306
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+206%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11693 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 267 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 284 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 325 |
| 2023 | -6.6% | 303 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 306 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 172 business establishments in ZIP 11693, employing approximately 1,549 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,303,000.
172
Businesses
1,549
Employees
$70.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 21.5% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 18.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 11 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 5.8% |
| Information | 7 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11693 vs 11692 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11692 | Arverne, NY | 18,540 | 1.3 mi |
| 11694 | Rockaway Park, NY | 20,408 | 1.9 mi |
| 11691 | Far Rockaway, NY | 60,035 | 2.9 mi |
| 11420 | South Ozone Park, NY | 44,354 | 5.3 mi |
| 11430 | Jamaica, NY | 184 | 3.9 mi |
| 11096 | Inwood, NY | 8,344 | 3.8 mi |
| 11414 | Howard Beach, NY | 26,148 | 4.5 mi |
| 11509 | Atlantic Beach, NY | 2,653 | 4.7 mi |
| 11419 | South Richmond Hill, NY | 47,211 | 6.4 mi |
| 11436 | Jamaica, NY | 17,949 | 5.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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