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Population and households in ZIP 11221
Household size in ZIP 11221
| Period | ZIP 11221 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 11221 run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.73 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 11221
| Period | ZIP 11221 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.3 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.2 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.7 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 11221 is young: half of its residents are under 33.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has crept up from 32.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 41 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 11221
| Period | ZIP 11221 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −13.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 11221 (12.8%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 13.4 points since 2006–10, 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 11221
Renters in ZIP 11221
| Period | ZIP 11221 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.3% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 79.5% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.0% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 78.4% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 11221: 78.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About a third of owners (33.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 57 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 11221
| Period | ZIP 11221 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 11221 than nationally: 7.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the New York area. Vacancy has fallen 7.8 points since 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 11221
| Period | ZIP 11221 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 11221 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, 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 1946 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the south.
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 11221
| Period | ZIP 11221 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $981 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,141 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,529 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,196 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,215 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 11221 pays $2,196 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,215 a month from 2006–10, a 124% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.0% of the typical renter's income, 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 11221
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 11221
| Period | ZIP 11221 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.7% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.2% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +30.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 11221 is highly educated: 46.2% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 30.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
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 11221
| Period | ZIP 11221 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.8% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.1% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.3% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.9% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 11221 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 16.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 11221 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of New York ZIP codes.
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 11221
| Period | ZIP 11221 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 11221: 8.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, 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 11221 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 11221 | 2.51 | 33.7 | 12.8% | 78.4% | 7.9% | 1959 | $2,196 | 46.2% | 83.9% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 11237 | 2.54 | 34.6 | 9.5% | 88.0% | 5.8% | 1952 | $2,232 | 43.4% | 78.7% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 11233 | 2.52 | 37.1 | 20.7% | 76.8% | 6.0% | 1956 | $1,737 | 32.6% | 85.9% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 11206 | 2.98 | 30.9 | 13.3% | 88.7% | 4.3% | 1975 | $1,946 | 36.6% | 79.5% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 11216 | 2.24 | 35.5 | 10.0% | 79.5% | 7.8% | 1945 | $2,225 | 56.0% | 91.2% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 11213 | 2.62 | 35.7 | 14.5% | 82.8% | 7.4% | 1943 | $1,790 | 37.7% | 86.2% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 11385 | 2.74 | 37.5 | 11.4% | 69.2% | 6.8% | 1941 | $2,035 | 34.3% | 83.0% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 11205 | 3.34 | 29.6 | 11.6% | 72.0% | 10.1% | 1967 | $2,435 | 48.0% | 84.0% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 11211 | 2.56 | 31.8 | 5.8% | 82.4% | 5.1% | 1967 | $2,532 | 53.9% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 11238 | 2.10 | 35.8 | 9.3% | 72.2% | 8.2% | 1962 | $2,627 | 73.4% | 94.4% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 11212 | 2.63 | 37.7 | 23.5% | 87.1% | 6.8% | 1960 | $1,233 | 16.0% | 79.2% | 15.2% |
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 11221. 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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