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Population and households in ZIP 11209
Household size in ZIP 11209
| Period | ZIP 11209 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 11209 run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.30 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the southwest.
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 11209
| Period | ZIP 11209 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 11209 is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.8, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
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 11209
| Period | ZIP 11209 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 11209: 8.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.9 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 11209
Renters in ZIP 11209
| Period | ZIP 11209 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.6% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.4% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.2% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.9% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 11209 rent: 63.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than four in ten owners (45.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.7 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 11209
| Period | ZIP 11209 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 11209 is close to the national rate: 9.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 11209
| Period | ZIP 11209 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1941 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 11209 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1941, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 24 have older homes.
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 11209
| Period | ZIP 11209 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,166 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,330 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,617 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,917 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$751 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 11209 costs $1,917 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the New York area overall ($2,060). Rent has climbed $751 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 30.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 11209
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 11209
| Period | ZIP 11209 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.4% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.6% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.9% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 11209: 52.9% 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 10.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 11209
| Period | ZIP 11209 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.4% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.3% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 11209 is close to the national rate: 88.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the New York area as a whole (86.9%). The share with a diploma is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 11209
| Period | ZIP 11209 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 11209 than nationally: unemployment was 6.4%, against 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of the New York area. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 11209 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 11209 | 2.46 | 42.0 | 8.3% | 63.9% | 9.2% | 1941 | $1,917 | 52.9% | 88.8% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 11228 | 2.89 | 44.8 | 8.8% | 43.3% | 9.0% | 1940 | $1,953 | 38.4% | 78.9% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 11252 | 4.12 | 25.9 | 2.4% | 90.8% | 8.3% | 2001 | $3,490 | 47.9% | 99.4% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 11220 | 3.32 | 38.2 | 13.9% | 73.2% | 9.7% | 1939 | $1,797 | 25.3% | 61.8% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 11219 | 3.95 | 26.8 | 7.6% | 75.4% | 15.0% | 1943 | $1,757 | 20.0% | 73.2% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 11214 | 2.93 | 42.1 | 10.6% | 64.8% | 7.0% | 1946 | $1,786 | 33.6% | 75.9% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 11204 | 3.42 | 33.8 | 10.4% | 66.3% | 10.0% | 1940 | $1,820 | 28.9% | 75.1% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 11232 | 2.89 | 38.0 | 11.2% | 73.6% | 8.7% | 1942 | $2,109 | 35.6% | 69.0% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 10305 | 2.69 | 45.2 | 15.2% | 35.6% | 7.7% | 1974 | $1,790 | 29.5% | 83.9% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 11218 | 3.13 | 35.8 | 9.4% | 61.9% | 7.8% | 1947 | $2,023 | 47.9% | 84.8% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 10304 | 2.96 | 41.0 | 16.2% | 50.5% | 10.5% | 1966 | $1,490 | 29.4% | 82.4% | 5.7% |
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 11209. 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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