🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

11693

Far Rockaway

ZIP Code 11693 is a standard zip code serving Far Rockaway, Far Rockaway, New York (NY), in Queens County, United States. It has an estimated population of 11,916 with a median household income of $50,570. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: New York (NY)
County: Queens
City: Far Rockaway
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 40.607600
Longitude: -73.819800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 1.00 mi²
Population Density: 11950.0 people per mi² (95th percentile)
Bounding Box: 40.615244°N, 40.582508°S, -73.801473°E, -73.834577°W

With 11,916 residents spread across 1.00 square miles, this area has a population density of 11950.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

11,916

Population

70th percentile

$50,570

Median Income

55th percentile

$323,100

Median Home Value

85th percentile

1.00 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 11693 is $50,570, and the median home value is $323,100.

Housing

5,170

Total Units

4,703

Occupied Units

91.0%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Far Rockaway, NY.

11690

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11691

Far Rockaway

11695

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