Far Rockaway, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11693
Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,916
- 4,666/sq mi High-density area
- $68,449
- Median income Near-median income area
- $433,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Far Rockaway pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,666
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11693 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 11693 (Far Rockaway, NY) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 303.0 in 2023 to 306.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11693 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Far Rockaway, Queens County, New York, home to 11,916 residents across 2.6 square miles, a density of 4,666 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11693 reports a modest median household income of $68,449 (26% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,590. Unemployment is 11.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $433,100 (14% above the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,216; 48.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 50 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11693 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 11693
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Far Rockaway, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$39,590
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
50.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11693 ranks among New York ZIPs
Far Rockaway, 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)
$68,449 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
5,922housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 11693 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
- 11419
South Richmond Hill (11419)
47,211 residents
- 11420
South Ozone Park (11420)
44,354 residents
- 11414
Howard Beach (11414)
26,148 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11693 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11693 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
- 11694
Rockaway Park (11694)
$111,011 median income
- 11420
South Ozone Park (11420)
$100,006 median income
- 11414
Howard Beach (11414)
$95,051 median income
- 11096
Inwood (11096)
$93,421 median income
- 11419
South Richmond Hill (11419)
$93,399 median income
- 11436
Jamaica (11436)
$88,047 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 11693 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11693, 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 (11,916 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 11693 in?
ZIP code 11693 (Far Rockaway) 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 11693?
ZIP code 11693 in Far Rockaway, NY has a population of 11,916 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11693?
The median household income in ZIP 11693 is $68,449, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11693?
The median home value in ZIP 11693 is $433,100, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11693?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11693 is White at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11693?
ZIP code 11693 has 172 business establishments employing approximately 1,549 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11693?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11693 are: Accommodation and food services (37), Retail trade (32), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11693?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11693 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11693?
In ZIP code 11693, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.4% 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 11693?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11693 is 50.3 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 11693?
In ZIP code 11693, approximately 48.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11693?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11693 is 18.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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