ZIP Code 11694 -- Far rockaway, NY

Queens | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 1.5x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • Home prices are 8x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
  • Homes here cost 3.2x the national median — if the national median home were a Toyota Camry, homes here would be a luxury SUV.

Quick Overview

Population
21,489
Unknown
Median Income
$111,011
Home Value
$884,300
Median Rent
$1,757
Median Age
43.90
Diversity Index
53.00
Moderate
Cost of Living
248.1
very high
Unemployment
7.8%

About ZIP Code 11694

ZIP code 11694 in Far Rockaway, New York is a unknown area with a population of 21,489. The median household income is $111,011, which is This is 48% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $884,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 8x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 248.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 43.90 years. Approximately 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Queens, NY.

Population & Age

Total Population
21,489
Median Age
43.90
Male Population
10,131
47.1%
Female Population
11,358
52.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
53.00 Moderate
White
77.3%
Black or African American
6.3%
Hispanic or Latino
16.9%
Asian
1.9%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
9.6%
Other Race
4.9%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$111,011
Mean Household Income
$139,307
Per Capita Income
$54,252
Below Poverty Line
10.9%

This is 48% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$884,300
Median Rent
$1,757
Total Housing Units
9,078
Occupied Units
8,165
Vacant Units
913
10.1% vacancy
Median Year Built
1960
Owner Occupied
51.5%
Renter Occupied
48.5%
Price-to-Income Ratio 8x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 51.5% Renter 48.5%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 91.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 23.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
9,870
Employment Rate
92.2%
Unemployment Rate
7.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
51.3%
Carpool
5.3%
Public Transit
26.8%
Work from Home
9.9%

Cost of Living Index

248.1
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 11694 is 148.1% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Far Rockaway

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
11691 69,359 $56,135 $677,000
11692 22,734 $49,720 $710,400
11693 13,244 $68,449 $433,100
11697 4,429 $122,667 $720,200

Other ZIP Codes in Queens

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
11368 Corona 105,716 $72,270
11385 Ridgewood 101,704 $88,838
11373 Jackson heights 98,403 $71,480
11377 Woodside 81,690 $73,073
11355 Flushing 80,801 $55,326
11375 Forest hills 76,839 $105,904

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 11694

ZIP code 11694 (Far rockaway, NY) has a total population of 21,489 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 43.90 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 11694 is $111,011 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 48% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 11694 is primarily located in Far rockaway, New York (NY). It falls within Queens County.

The median home value in ZIP code 11694 is $884,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,757.

The median age in ZIP code 11694 is 43.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 11694 has a cost of living index of 248.06 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 11694, 47.67% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 23.93% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 11694 is 7.82%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 9.93% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.