| ZIP Code | 11691 |
|---|---|
| City | Far Rockaway |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Queens County |
| Area Code | 347/363/516/718/929 |
| Elevation | 9 ft |
| Latitude | 40.602096 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.761794 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.0 yrs ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.95 |
| Below Poverty | 20.2% ▲ 102% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 9.6% ▲ 97% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,329 (6.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,770 (30.9%) |
| Some College | 5,178 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 5,148 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 3,812 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,900 (26%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,027 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $649,400 ▲ 133% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 11.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,444/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 23,400 |
| Vacant Units | 1,018 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 23,400 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,018 |
| Owner Occupied | 28.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 71.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
ZIP code 11691 is located in Far Rockaway, New York, within Queens County. With a population of 68,704, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36 years. Economically, 11691 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,027 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11691 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $649,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,444 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 71.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 11691 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 40.4%. Residents are moderately educated — 36.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.2%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11691 stands at 9.6%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 41%.
Overall, ZIP code 11691 in Far Rockaway, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 68,704 residents, a median household income of $57,027, and a median home value of $649,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.