Population 42,860 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 11228
Household size in ZIP 11228
| Period | ZIP 11228 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.02 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.97 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 11228 average 2.89 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.80 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southeast 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 11228
| Period | ZIP 11228 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 11228 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.7, as it has nationally.
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 11228
| Period | ZIP 11228 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 11228 than nationally: 8.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, 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 11228
Renters in ZIP 11228
| Period | ZIP 11228 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.3% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.8% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.3% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 11228 than nationally: 43.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Even so, renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider New York area (48.6%). Just over half of owners (51.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 11228
| Period | ZIP 11228 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 11228 is close to the national rate: 9.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is little changed from 2006–10, while 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 11228
| Period | ZIP 11228 | 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 | 1940 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 11228 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1940, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest. Only six 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 11228
| Period | ZIP 11228 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,151 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,366 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,518 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,953 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$803 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 11228 runs $1,953 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the New York area overall ($2,060). Rent has climbed $803 a month since 2006–10, up 70%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.0% 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 11228
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 11228
| Period | ZIP 11228 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.2% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.4% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 11228 as nationally: 38.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the New York area as a whole (43.6%). The share with a degree has risen 15.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 11228
| Period | ZIP 11228 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.3% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.4% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.3% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.9% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 11228 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 62 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 11228
| Period | ZIP 11228 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 11228: 6.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 11228 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 11228 | 2.89 | 44.8 | 8.8% | 43.3% | 9.0% | 1940 | $1,953 | 38.4% | 78.9% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 11209 | 2.46 | 42.0 | 8.3% | 63.9% | 9.2% | 1941 | $1,917 | 52.9% | 88.8% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 11219 | 3.95 | 26.8 | 7.6% | 75.4% | 15.0% | 1943 | $1,757 | 20.0% | 73.2% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 11252 | 4.12 | 25.9 | 2.4% | 90.8% | 8.3% | 2001 | $3,490 | 47.9% | 99.4% | 0.1% |
| ZIP 11204 | 3.42 | 33.8 | 10.4% | 66.3% | 10.0% | 1940 | $1,820 | 28.9% | 75.1% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 11214 | 2.93 | 42.1 | 10.6% | 64.8% | 7.0% | 1946 | $1,786 | 33.6% | 75.9% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 11220 | 3.32 | 38.2 | 13.9% | 73.2% | 9.7% | 1939 | $1,797 | 25.3% | 61.8% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 11223 | 3.00 | 38.9 | 11.0% | 63.6% | 9.0% | 1945 | $1,715 | 34.3% | 78.4% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 11218 | 3.13 | 35.8 | 9.4% | 61.9% | 7.8% | 1947 | $2,023 | 47.9% | 84.8% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 11232 | 2.89 | 38.0 | 11.2% | 73.6% | 8.7% | 1942 | $2,109 | 35.6% | 69.0% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 11230 | 2.89 | 37.9 | 8.5% | 70.4% | 8.5% | 1945 | $1,814 | 43.1% | 82.7% | 5.8% |
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 11228. 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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