PlainZIP

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
$68,449
Median income
$433,100
Median home value
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $39,590. The poverty rate stands at 18.0% and the unemployment rate at 11.6%. Median home value sits at $433,100 (14% above the state average), median rent at $1,216 a month, and owner-occupancy at 48.8%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 11693, plus 6 more within Queens County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 11693?

45.1

Median Age

42.7%

Male

57.3%

Female

23.5%

Foreign-Born

White 51.1%
African American 25.7%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%

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

How ZIP 11693 ranks nationally

Far Rockaway, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,449 44th percentile higher than 44% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%

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

Owner 48.8%
Renter 51.2%

$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

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ZIP 11693 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11693 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11693 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.