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Population and households in ZIP 11216
Household size in ZIP 11216
| Period | ZIP 11216 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 11216 is a place of small households, averaging 2.24 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.39, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 11216
| Period | ZIP 11216 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.6 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.4 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.5 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.5, ZIP 11216 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 34.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 11216 is younger than at least four in five New York ZIP codes.
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 11216
| Period | ZIP 11216 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −12.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 11216 than nationally: 10.0%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 12.5 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 11216
Renters in ZIP 11216
| Period | ZIP 11216 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.1% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 78.7% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.9% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 79.5% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 11216: 79.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 29.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 54 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 11216
| Period | ZIP 11216 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 11216 than nationally: 7.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The New York area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 7.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 11216
| Period | ZIP 11216 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 11216 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1945, 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 center has the oldest housing. Only 66 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 11216
| Period | ZIP 11216 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $995 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,165 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,557 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,225 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,230 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 11216 runs $2,225 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,230 a month from 2006–10, a 124% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under 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 11216
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 11216
| Period | ZIP 11216 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.5% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.6% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.0% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +29.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 11216: 56.0% 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 is up 29.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 11216
| Period | ZIP 11216 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.6% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.5% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.4% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 11216 is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.6 points, as it has nationally.
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 11216
| Period | ZIP 11216 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 11216 runs well above the national rate: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend. 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 11216 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 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 11213 | 2.62 | 35.7 | 14.5% | 82.8% | 7.4% | 1943 | $1,790 | 37.7% | 86.2% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 11205 | 3.34 | 29.6 | 11.6% | 72.0% | 10.1% | 1967 | $2,435 | 48.0% | 84.0% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 11225 | 2.40 | 37.1 | 9.4% | 80.6% | 8.0% | 1943 | $1,735 | 49.9% | 88.2% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 11221 | 2.51 | 33.7 | 12.8% | 78.4% | 7.9% | 1959 | $2,196 | 46.2% | 83.9% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 11206 | 2.98 | 30.9 | 13.3% | 88.7% | 4.3% | 1975 | $1,946 | 36.6% | 79.5% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 11233 | 2.52 | 37.1 | 20.7% | 76.8% | 6.0% | 1956 | $1,737 | 32.6% | 85.9% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 11217 | 2.11 | 36.2 | 7.9% | 73.3% | 9.3% | 1965 | $2,805 | 72.3% | 93.6% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 11251 | 2.56 | 36.5 | 10.8% | 70.5% | 8.3% | 1944 | $1,833 | 42.1% | 0.0% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 11215 | 2.40 | 38.3 | 6.5% | 57.5% | 8.3% | 1942 | $2,880 | 80.5% | 95.9% | 6.0% |
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 11216. 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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