ZIP Code 11694
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Rockaway Park · Queens County · New York
- Population
- 20,408
- Median income
- $111,011
- Median home value
- $884,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.7%
- Land area
- 3.5 sq mi
5,897/sq mi
▲ 46% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 218% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.9
New York
ZIP code 11694 in Rockaway Park, New York has a population of 20,408. The median household income is $111,011, which is 46% above the national average. Median home value is $884,300, 218% above the US average. 47.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11694 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.5 square miles in Rockaway Park, Queens County, New York. The area is home to 20,408 residents, producing a population density of 5,897 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 11694 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11694 sits at $111,011 (20% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $54,252. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $884,300 (134% above the state average) with median rent at $1,757 per month, and 51.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11694 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 45 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Queens County, so you can benchmark 11694 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 11694
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11694.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
27 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 11694, Rockaway Park, 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
20,408
Population
3.5
Area (sq mi)
5,897
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11694?
43.9
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
12.5%
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?
$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
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?
9,078
Total Housing Units
8,165
Occupied Units
913
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11694 vs 11693 →
| 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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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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