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Household size in ZIP 11021
| Period | ZIP 11021 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 11021 has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.29, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 11021
| Period | ZIP 11021 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.4 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.4 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 11021 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has dropped from 47.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 11021
| Period | ZIP 11021 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.6% of households in ZIP 11021, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 11021
Renters in ZIP 11021
| Period | ZIP 11021 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.2% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.4% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 11021 own their homes; 27.6% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over half of owners (52.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest. The renter share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 11021
| Period | ZIP 11021 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 11021 than nationally: 7.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the New York area. Vacancy is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 11021
| Period | ZIP 11021 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 11021 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 11021
| Period | ZIP 11021 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,438 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,654 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,108 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,296 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$858 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 11021 costs $2,296 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $858 a month from 2006–10, a 60% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 11021
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 11021
| Period | ZIP 11021 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.3% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.1% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.9% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 68.8% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 11021: 68.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 65 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 11021
| Period | ZIP 11021 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 11021 is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 11021
| Period | ZIP 11021 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 11021 than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 11021 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 11021 | 2.49 | 45.4 | 6.6% | 27.6% | 7.8% | 1955 | $2,296 | 68.8% | 93.8% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 11023 | 3.34 | 40.0 | 4.9% | 23.6% | 9.0% | 1952 | $1,886 | 57.9% | 90.9% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 11020 | 3.23 | 45.1 | 6.0% | 17.5% | 9.6% | 1951 | $2,598 | 59.6% | 90.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 11363 | 2.59 | 54.2 | 9.0% | 26.9% | 5.9% | 1952 | $2,123 | 55.9% | 90.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 11362 | 2.63 | 50.3 | 5.1% | 24.9% | 8.5% | 1958 | $2,930 | 52.4% | 91.5% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 11024 | 3.58 | 33.4 | 9.6% | 15.5% | 9.5% | 1955 | $2,874 | 59.0% | 89.6% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 11030 | 2.97 | 43.1 | 4.4% | 11.1% | 7.0% | 1950 | $2,428 | 83.0% | 98.1% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 11005 | 1.49 | 71.7 | 9.4% | 11.6% | 20.0% | 1969 | $2,231 | 66.9% | 98.9% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 11042 | 3.37 | 51.9 | 6.1% | 1.5% | 5.4% | 1961 | $3,501 | 62.6% | 95.4% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 11360 | 2.23 | 54.2 | 4.4% | 23.9% | 8.6% | 1967 | $2,307 | 49.5% | 86.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 11004 | 2.78 | 50.8 | 4.0% | 26.3% | 9.0% | 1953 | $2,079 | 48.3% | 84.6% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 11021. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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