City

Arverne, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Queens County  ·  New York

👥23,247Population
💰$49,507Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$650,000Median Home Value▲ 133% above avg
🎓39.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 83% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12.5%Hispanic: 24.1%Black: 52.8%Asian: 5.6%Other: 4.4%Race
White12.5%
Hispanic24.1%
Black52.8%
Asian5.6%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty26.3% ▲ 163% above avg
College Grads39.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 83% above avg
No HS Diploma349 (2.6%)
HS Graduate4,436 (33.4%)
Some College1,515 (11.4%)
Associates1,776 (13.4%)
Bachelors1,411 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree3,790 (28.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 28.5%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College11.4%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate28.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 33.3%Renter: 66.8%Tenure
Owner33.3%
Renter66.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
72%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,507 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$650,000 ▲ 133% above avg
Home/Income Ratio13.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,274/mo
Total Housing Units8,475
Vacant Units494

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
43%
Public Transit
43%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
59%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
64%
About Arverne, NY

Arverne is a city in New York, located in Queens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 23,247 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Arverne is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,507 is below the national average. Approximately 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Arverne is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $650,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,274 per month. At 33.3% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Arverne is moderately educated. 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (52.81%).

Arverne, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Arverne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11692 23,247 $49,507 $650,000 $1,274 9.0% 39.2% 33.3%