11691 ZIP Code
Far Rockaway, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 11691 |
| City/Town: | Far Rockaway |
| County: | Queens |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 70,365 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,153 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,780 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,680 |
| Median Home Value: | $632,300 |
| Land Area: | 2.7 sq miles
6.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6021, -73.7618 |
Population Information (11691 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 70,365 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 33,411 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 36,954 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 6,048 | 8.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 5,329 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 6,490 | 9.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,981 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,216 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,842 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,900 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,252 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,860 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,157 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,617 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,272 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,401 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (11691 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $632,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,424 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,680 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,687 | 95.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 993 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,096 | 28.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 15,591 | 71.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (11691 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 43,301 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,760 | 11.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,978 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 12,355 | 28.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,489 | 17.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,851 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,112 | 14.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,756 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (11691 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,153 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,048 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,164 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,780 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (11691 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 29,828 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 26,981 | 90.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,847 | 9.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 21,740 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,104 | 74.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,653 | 17.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,217 | 8.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (11691 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,338 | 28.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 30,553 | 43.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 149 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,978 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 36 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 8,501 | 12.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,810 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 14,630 | 20.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 18,124 | 25.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 336 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,993 | 4.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 103 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 14,692 | 20.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (11691 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,941 | 9.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,936 | 8.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,642 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,667 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,384 | 11.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,037 | 14.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,981 | 9.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,441 | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,617 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,041 | 9.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (11691 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,011 | 40.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,601 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 8,490 | 31.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,104 | 7.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,095 | 4.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,873 | 6.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 46.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (11691 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 27 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,860 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 484 | 1.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 310 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,131 | 7.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,323 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 324 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,179 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,609 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 11,195 | 41.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,636 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,507 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,396 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (11691 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (11691 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 61,860 | 87.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,228 | 47.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 35,292 | 50.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,585 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (11691 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,763 | 72.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,440 | 29.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,941 | 18.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 3,241 | 14.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,198 | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 6,787 | 31.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (11691 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,493 | 15.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,881 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,938 | 17.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,401 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 842 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 406 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 10,653 | 47.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 46 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (11691 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 641 | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,478 | 10.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,186 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,411 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,333 | 14.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,013 | 17.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,009 | 17.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,555 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,030 | 17.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (11691 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,834 | 8.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 5,664 | 25.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,421 | 28.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,680 | 25.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,732 | 7.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,349 | 5.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (11691 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 16,326 | 75.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 716 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,329 | 10.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,541 | 7.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 102 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 146 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 527 | 2.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (11691 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 9,359 | 43.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,063 | 37.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,154 | 14.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,111 | 5.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (11691 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 24 | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 143 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 61 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 259 | 4.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,010 | 16.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,132 | 67.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 464 | 7.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (11691 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,189 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $954 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,424 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 4.19 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.71 | 2.38 |
Households (11691 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,687 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,177 | 37.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,073 | 18.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,053 | 18.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,352 | 38.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 8,268 | 38.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,291 | 33.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (11691 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,691 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,629 | 49.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,627 | 40.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 691 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,184 | 5.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 12,352 | 52.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (11691 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 21,212 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,511 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,659 | 7.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 9,583 | 45.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,081 | 19.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,378 | 20.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (11691 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 49,432 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 789 | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 68,445 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 9,035 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 925 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,714 | 52.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,396 | 37.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (11691 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 63,825 | 90.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,702 | 8.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,044 | 70.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,589 | 27.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 113 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 69 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (11691 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 46,601 | 66.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 2,249 | 3.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 23,764 | 1056.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 23,764 | 1056.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 23,764 | 1056.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,510 | 67.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,923 | 85.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 17,943 | 797.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 99 | 4.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (11691 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 64,317 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 42,512 | 66.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 21,805 | 33.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 13,164 | 20.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,486 | 7.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,286 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,869 | 4.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (11691 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,687 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,907 | 91.8% | 89.4% |
Far Rockaway, NY11691