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Population and households in ZIP 11206
Household size in ZIP 11206
| Period | ZIP 11206 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.21 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.23 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.11 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.98 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 11206 are large by national standards, averaging 2.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.21, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 11206
| Period | ZIP 11206 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.9 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.3 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.9 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.9, ZIP 11206 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 27.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 16 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 11206
| Period | ZIP 11206 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in ZIP 11206 (13.3%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 8.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 11206
Renters in ZIP 11206
| Period | ZIP 11206 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.1% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 88.3% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 90.0% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 11206 rent: 88.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About half of owners (51.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a higher share of renters.
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 11206
| Period | ZIP 11206 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.3% of homes in ZIP 11206 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 6.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 11206 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five New York ZIP codes.
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 11206
| Period | ZIP 11206 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 11206 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. Even so, homes here are newer than in the wider New York area, where the median home dates to 1962. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north 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 11206
| Period | ZIP 11206 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $908 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,090 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,363 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,946 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,038 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 11206 pays $1,946 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the New York area overall ($2,060). Rents are up $1,038 a month from 2006–10, a 114% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 11206
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 11206
| Period | ZIP 11206 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.7 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 11206 as nationally: 36.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the New York area overall (43.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 19.7 points, as it has nationally.
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 11206
| Period | ZIP 11206 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.9% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.2% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.7% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.5% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in ZIP 11206 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 14.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 67 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 11206
| Period | ZIP 11206 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 11206: 9.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 65 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. 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 11206 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 11206 | 2.98 | 30.9 | 13.3% | 88.7% | 4.3% | 1975 | $1,946 | 36.6% | 79.5% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 11211 | 2.56 | 31.8 | 5.8% | 82.4% | 5.1% | 1967 | $2,532 | 53.9% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 11221 | 2.51 | 33.7 | 12.8% | 78.4% | 7.9% | 1959 | $2,196 | 46.2% | 83.9% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 11205 | 3.34 | 29.6 | 11.6% | 72.0% | 10.1% | 1967 | $2,435 | 48.0% | 84.0% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 11249 | 4.21 | 24.5 | 14.3% | 84.0% | 5.8% | 1985 | $2,193 | 44.7% | 90.1% | 13.9% |
| ZIP 11237 | 2.54 | 34.6 | 9.5% | 88.0% | 5.8% | 1952 | $2,232 | 43.4% | 78.7% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 11251 | 2.56 | 36.5 | 10.8% | 70.5% | 8.3% | 1944 | $1,833 | 42.1% | 0.0% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 11216 | 2.24 | 35.5 | 10.0% | 79.5% | 7.8% | 1945 | $2,225 | 56.0% | 91.2% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 11238 | 2.10 | 35.8 | 9.3% | 72.2% | 8.2% | 1962 | $2,627 | 73.4% | 94.4% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 11222 | 2.01 | 35.1 | 7.3% | 82.1% | 8.1% | 1955 | $2,715 | 65.4% | 93.7% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 11233 | 2.52 | 37.1 | 20.7% | 76.8% | 6.0% | 1956 | $1,737 | 32.6% | 85.9% | 8.7% |
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 11206. 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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