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Population and households in ZIP 11212
Household size in ZIP 11212
| Period | ZIP 11212 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 11212 average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the wider New York area, where it has 2.79 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.60, even as the national average fell.
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 11212
| Period | ZIP 11212 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.8 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.9 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.7 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 11212 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.7, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 33.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the south.
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 11212
| Period | ZIP 11212 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.6% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 11212: 23.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 7.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 22 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 11212
Renters in ZIP 11212
| Period | ZIP 11212 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.9% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 85.3% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 85.8% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 87.1% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 11212: 87.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 59.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 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 11212
| Period | ZIP 11212 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 11212: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the New York area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.3 points, 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 11212
| Period | ZIP 11212 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 11212 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southwest 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 11212
| Period | ZIP 11212 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $820 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $933 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,000 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,233 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$413 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 11212 costs $1,233 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $413 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the northeast.
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 11212
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 11212
| Period | ZIP 11212 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 11212 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.0%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.6 points, mirroring the country. Only 24 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 11212
| Period | ZIP 11212 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.9% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.1% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.1% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.2% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 11212 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 66 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 11212
| Period | ZIP 11212 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 11212: 15.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 11212 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 11212 | 2.63 | 37.7 | 23.5% | 87.1% | 6.8% | 1960 | $1,233 | 16.0% | 79.2% | 15.2% |
| ZIP 11233 | 2.52 | 37.1 | 20.7% | 76.8% | 6.0% | 1956 | $1,737 | 32.6% | 85.9% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 11207 | 2.67 | 38.0 | 20.8% | 74.0% | 8.7% | 1961 | $1,662 | 20.6% | 82.2% | 10.9% |
| ZIP 11213 | 2.62 | 35.7 | 14.5% | 82.8% | 7.4% | 1943 | $1,790 | 37.7% | 86.2% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 11203 | 2.57 | 44.1 | 14.8% | 59.2% | 14.6% | 1944 | $1,659 | 28.3% | 87.8% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 11236 | 2.86 | 42.8 | 18.3% | 48.2% | 16.6% | 1955 | $1,709 | 27.3% | 87.2% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 11239 | 2.09 | 46.2 | 21.7% | 91.7% | 14.1% | 1988 | $1,058 | 25.3% | 88.6% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 11221 | 2.51 | 33.7 | 12.8% | 78.4% | 7.9% | 1959 | $2,196 | 46.2% | 83.9% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 11225 | 2.40 | 37.1 | 9.4% | 80.6% | 8.0% | 1943 | $1,735 | 49.9% | 88.2% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 11216 | 2.24 | 35.5 | 10.0% | 79.5% | 7.8% | 1945 | $2,225 | 56.0% | 91.2% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 11208 | 3.15 | 36.5 | 22.8% | 74.6% | 8.0% | 1953 | $1,714 | 17.7% | 79.8% | 7.4% |
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 11212. 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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