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Rockaway Park, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11694

Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,408
5,897/sq mi
$111,011
Median income
$884,300
Median home value
47.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rockaway Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
5,897
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11694 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11694 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockaway Park, Queens County, New York, with 20,408 residents across 3.5 square miles, a density of 5,897 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11694 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,011 (20% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $54,252. Local economic indicators show a 10.9% poverty rate alongside 7.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $884,300 for a typical home value (134% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,757 a month; 51.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 45 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 11694, 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 11694

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockaway Park, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11694.

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 11694, Rockaway Park, 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

20,408

Population

3.5

Area (sq mi)

5,897

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11694?

43.9

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 6.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%

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?

$111,011

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$54,252

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

44.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11694 ranks nationally

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

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

$111,011 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,078

Total Housing Units

8,165

Occupied Units

913

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.5%
Renter 48.5%

$884,300

Median Home Value

+134% vs state

$1,757

Median Rent

1960

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

+25.1%

YoY Change (2024)

304

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+204%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11694 have increased 25.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.5% 258
2021 +6.7% 275
2022 +5.5% 290
2023 -16.3% 243
2024 +25.1% 304

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 332 business establishments in ZIP 11694, employing approximately 2,562 people with a combined annual payroll of $109,168,000.

332

Businesses

2,562

Employees

$109.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 56 16.9%
Accommodation and food services 52 15.7%
Health care and social assistance 45 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 45 13.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 8.1%
Construction 21 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.6%
Finance and insurance 11 3.3%
Wholesale trade 10 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 3.0%
Information 7 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.9%
Educational services 3 0.9%

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 11694 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 11694 ranks #7 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 11694 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 11694 ranks #2 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
11693 Far Rockaway, NY 11,916 1.9 mi
11692 Arverne, NY 18,540 2.9 mi
11697 Breezy Point, NY 4,079 3.5 mi
11414 Howard Beach, NY 26,148 5.6 mi
11234 Brooklyn, NY 87,757 4.0 mi
11417 Ozone Park, NY 28,967 6.8 mi
11691 Far Rockaway, NY 60,035 4.6 mi
11239 Brooklyn, NY 13,393 5.2 mi
11235 Brooklyn, NY 79,132 5.5 mi
11416 Ozone Park, NY 24,861 7.4 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11694 in? ▼
ZIP code 11694 (Rockaway Park) 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 11694? ▼
ZIP code 11694 in Rockaway Park, NY has a population of 20,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11694? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11694 is $111,011, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11694? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11694 is $884,300, which is 218% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11694? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11694 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11694? ▼
ZIP code 11694 has 332 business establishments employing approximately 2,562 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11694? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11694 are: Retail trade (56), Accommodation and food services (52), Health care and social assistance (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11694? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11694 increased by 25.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 11694? ▼
In ZIP code 11694, 70.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.7% 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 11694? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11694 is 44.7 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 11694? ▼
In ZIP code 11694, approximately 51.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11694? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11694 is 10.9% 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.