| ZIP Code | 11697 |
|---|---|
| City | Breezy Point |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Queens County |
| Area Code | 718 |
| Latitude | 40.557132 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.913722 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.8 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 5.0% ▼ 50% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.4% ▲ 66% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 416 (14.2%) |
| Some College | 167 (5.7%) |
| Associates | 459 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 333 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,554 (53.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $134,844 ▲ 77% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $684,100 ▲ 145% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 2,837 |
| Vacant Units | 1,169 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,837 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,169 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 11697 is located in Breezy Point, New York, within Queens County. With a population of 4,123, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.8 years. Economically, 11697 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $134,844 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11697 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $684,100 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 97.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 11697 is primarily White (97.28%). Residents are highly educated — 64.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.0%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11697 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 11697 in Breezy Point, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,123 residents, a median household income of $134,844, and a median home value of $684,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.