| ZIP Code | 11694 |
|---|---|
| City | Rockaway Park |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Queens County |
| Area Code | 718 |
| Elevation | 6 ft |
| Latitude | 40.575314 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.851235 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 11.4% ▲ 14% above avg |
| College Grads | 50.9% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.9% ▲ 61% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 277 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,479 (24.5%) |
| Some College | 1,231 (8.7%) |
| Associates | 1,994 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 805 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,424 (45.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,792 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $839,000 ▲ 201% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,787/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,103 |
| Vacant Units | 1,057 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,103 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,057 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 11694 is located in Rockaway Park, New York, within Queens County. With a population of 21,430, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.1 years. Economically, 11694 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,792 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11694 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $839,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,787 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.5%) and renters (49.5%). Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 11694 is primarily White (72.11%). Residents are well-educated — 50.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.4%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11694 stands at 7.9%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 53%.
Overall, ZIP code 11694 in Rockaway Park, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 21,430 residents, a median household income of $103,792, and a median home value of $839,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.