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Household size in ZIP 11229
| Period | ZIP 11229 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 11229 average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The typical household here is smaller than in the New York area overall, where it has 2.79 people. Household size has crept up from 2.61 in 2006–10, 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 11229
| Period | ZIP 11229 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 11229 is 43.7 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.4, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the center.
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 11229
| Period | ZIP 11229 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 11229 (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while 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 11229
Renters in ZIP 11229
| Period | ZIP 11229 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.0% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.0% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.1% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.7% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 11229 rent: 53.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 55.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 11229
| Period | ZIP 11229 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 11229 as nationally: 9.1%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is up 1.3 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 11229
| Period | ZIP 11229 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 11229 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1947, 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 1944 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
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 11229
| Period | ZIP 11229 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,025 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,161 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,383 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,783 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$758 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 11229 costs $1,783 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider New York area ($2,060). Rents are up $758 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.2% 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 11229
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 11229
| Period | ZIP 11229 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.1% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.0% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.1% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 11229 (41.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
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 11229
| Period | ZIP 11229 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.7% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.6% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.3% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.5% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 11229 have finished high school as nationally: 88.5%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the New York area overall (86.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 11229
| Period | ZIP 11229 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in ZIP 11229 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider New York area (6.9%). 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 11229 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 11229 | 2.65 | 43.7 | 8.7% | 53.7% | 9.1% | 1947 | $1,783 | 41.1% | 88.5% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 11235 | 2.36 | 47.2 | 7.2% | 65.0% | 7.0% | 1955 | $1,727 | 45.1% | 88.4% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 11223 | 3.00 | 38.9 | 11.0% | 63.6% | 9.0% | 1945 | $1,715 | 34.3% | 78.4% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 11230 | 2.89 | 37.9 | 8.5% | 70.4% | 8.5% | 1945 | $1,814 | 43.1% | 82.7% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 11234 | 2.88 | 43.5 | 9.5% | 30.6% | 14.0% | 1953 | $2,005 | 39.5% | 89.2% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 11210 | 2.85 | 41.0 | 11.2% | 58.6% | 10.6% | 1944 | $1,851 | 40.3% | 88.3% | 7.5% |
| 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 11224 | 2.84 | 43.0 | 21.3% | 72.6% | 6.5% | 1967 | $1,171 | 31.2% | 78.0% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 11226 | 2.50 | 37.9 | 13.3% | 86.0% | 12.8% | 1942 | $1,813 | 37.6% | 86.2% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 11218 | 3.13 | 35.8 | 9.4% | 61.9% | 7.8% | 1947 | $2,023 | 47.9% | 84.8% | 7.8% |
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 11229. 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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