| ZIP Code | 11692 |
|---|---|
| City | Arverne |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Queens County |
| Area Code | 347/718/929 |
| Elevation | 5 ft |
| Latitude | 40.594154 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.791986 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.77 |
| Below Poverty | 26.3% ▲ 163% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 9.0% ▲ 83% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 349 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,436 (33.4%) |
| Some College | 1,515 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 1,776 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,411 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,790 (28.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,507 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $650,000 ▲ 133% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 13.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,274/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,475 |
| Vacant Units | 494 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,475 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 494 |
| Owner Occupied | 33.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 66.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
ZIP code 11692 is located in Arverne, New York, within Queens County. With a population of 23,247, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.8 years. Economically, 11692 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $49,507 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11692 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $650,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,274 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 66.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 11692 is majority Black (52.81%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 26.3%. Household income has grown by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11692 stands at 9.0%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 40%.
Overall, ZIP code 11692 in Arverne, NY is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 23,247 residents, a median household income of $49,507, and a median home value of $650,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.