| ZIP Code | 11693 |
|---|---|
| City | Far Rockaway |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Queens County |
| Area Code | 718 |
| Latitude | 40.591662 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.809668 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 18.0% ▲ 80% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.1% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 10.8% ▲ 121% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 310 (3.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,449 (29.8%) |
| Some College | 929 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 819 (10%) |
| Bachelors | 596 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,113 (37.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,829 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $473,200 ▲ 70% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,198/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,850 |
| Vacant Units | 445 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,850 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 445 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 11693 is located in Far Rockaway, New York, within Queens County. With a population of 13,066, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.9 years. Economically, 11693 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,829 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11693 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $473,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,198 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.1%) and renters (53.9%). Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 11693 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.2%. Residents are well-educated — 45.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.0%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11693 stands at 10.8%, which is more than double the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 50%.
Overall, ZIP code 11693 in Far Rockaway, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 13,066 residents, a median household income of $67,829, and a median home value of $473,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.