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Population and households in ZIP 11234
Household size in ZIP 11234
| Period | ZIP 11234 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.01 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.97 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 11234 average 2.88 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.01, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 11234
| Period | ZIP 11234 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 11234 skews older than the country: its median age is 43.5, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.0, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the northwest.
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 11234
| Period | ZIP 11234 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 11234 than nationally: 9.5%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.9 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 11234
Renters in ZIP 11234
| Period | ZIP 11234 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.6% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.9% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.6% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 11234 own their homes; 30.6% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. More than a third of owners (36.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, 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 11234
| Period | ZIP 11234 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 11234: 14.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.8 points, 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 11234
| Period | ZIP 11234 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 11234 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1953, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 11234
| Period | ZIP 11234 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,272 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,317 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,595 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,005 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$733 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 11234 pays $2,005 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $733 a month from 2006–10, a 58% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the west.
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 11234
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 11234
| Period | ZIP 11234 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.6% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.9% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.5% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 11234 than nationally: 39.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Still, the share is lower than in the wider New York area (43.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.9 points, as it has 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 11234
| Period | ZIP 11234 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.6% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.5% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 11234 is close to the national rate: 89.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, 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 1.6 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 11234
| Period | ZIP 11234 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 11234 than nationally: unemployment was 6.4%, against 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of the New York area. 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 11234 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 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 11236 | 2.86 | 42.8 | 18.3% | 48.2% | 16.6% | 1955 | $1,709 | 27.3% | 87.2% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 11229 | 2.65 | 43.7 | 8.7% | 53.7% | 9.1% | 1947 | $1,783 | 41.1% | 88.5% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 11230 | 2.89 | 37.9 | 8.5% | 70.4% | 8.5% | 1945 | $1,814 | 43.1% | 82.7% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 11203 | 2.57 | 44.1 | 14.8% | 59.2% | 14.6% | 1944 | $1,659 | 28.3% | 87.8% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 11226 | 2.50 | 37.9 | 13.3% | 86.0% | 12.8% | 1942 | $1,813 | 37.6% | 86.2% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 11212 | 2.63 | 37.7 | 23.5% | 87.1% | 6.8% | 1960 | $1,233 | 16.0% | 79.2% | 15.2% |
| ZIP 11235 | 2.36 | 47.2 | 7.2% | 65.0% | 7.0% | 1955 | $1,727 | 45.1% | 88.4% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 11239 | 2.09 | 46.2 | 21.7% | 91.7% | 14.1% | 1988 | $1,058 | 25.3% | 88.6% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 11223 | 3.00 | 38.9 | 11.0% | 63.6% | 9.0% | 1945 | $1,715 | 34.3% | 78.4% | 9.8% |
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 11234. 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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