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Population and households in ZIP 11421
Household size in ZIP 11421
| Period | ZIP 11421 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.29 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.53 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.63 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.45 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 11421 is a place of big households: 3.45 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 3.29 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 have larger households.
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 11421
| Period | ZIP 11421 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.2 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.9 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 11421 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.0, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the east.
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 11421
| Period | ZIP 11421 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in ZIP 11421 (15.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 11421 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of New York ZIP codes.
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 11421
Renters in ZIP 11421
| Period | ZIP 11421 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.5% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.0% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.6% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 11421 than nationally: 45.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 32.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the south. The renter share is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 11421
| Period | ZIP 11421 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 11421: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the New York area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 11421
| Period | ZIP 11421 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1940 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1941 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 11421 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1941, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only 18 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 11421
| Period | ZIP 11421 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,175 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,381 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,670 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,998 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$824 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 11421 runs $1,998 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $824 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
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 11421
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 11421
| Period | ZIP 11421 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 11421 than nationally: 26.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.4 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 11421
| Period | ZIP 11421 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.5% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.4% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.9% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.1% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 11421 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 64 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 11421
| Period | ZIP 11421 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 11421 runs well above the national rate: 8.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.2 points from 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 11421 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 11421 | 3.45 | 41.9 | 15.4% | 45.6% | 7.4% | 1941 | $1,998 | 26.9% | 79.1% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 11416 | 3.62 | 39.1 | 10.3% | 52.5% | 6.6% | 1946 | $2,070 | 24.4% | 75.4% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 11417 | 3.26 | 39.4 | 10.5% | 40.2% | 5.4% | 1947 | $1,913 | 25.1% | 76.6% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 11418 | 3.11 | 40.2 | 11.7% | 52.2% | 4.1% | 1941 | $1,912 | 32.7% | 80.8% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 11208 | 3.15 | 36.5 | 22.8% | 74.6% | 8.0% | 1953 | $1,714 | 17.7% | 79.8% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 11419 | 3.68 | 42.2 | 11.0% | 39.3% | 5.5% | 1940 | $2,040 | 19.8% | 71.1% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 11415 | 2.59 | 41.8 | 10.4% | 54.5% | 8.1% | 1948 | $2,051 | 53.0% | 88.4% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 11385 | 2.74 | 37.5 | 11.4% | 69.2% | 6.8% | 1941 | $2,035 | 34.3% | 83.0% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 11379 | 2.61 | 46.2 | 9.8% | 41.9% | 9.0% | 1951 | $2,095 | 35.8% | 85.0% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 11414 | 2.97 | 44.3 | 13.7% | 26.9% | 7.4% | 1962 | $2,089 | 32.6% | 85.3% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 11375 | 2.38 | 44.6 | 5.9% | 49.6% | 5.3% | 1951 | $2,251 | 60.9% | 93.3% | 3.9% |
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 11421. 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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