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Household size in ZIP 11557
| Period | ZIP 11557 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.93 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.23 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.33 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 11557 are large by national standards, averaging 3.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.90, even as the national average fell. Only 58 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 11557
| Period | ZIP 11557 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.9 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.6 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −5.4 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 39.1, the median age in ZIP 11557 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has dropped from 44.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 11557
| Period | ZIP 11557 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.7% of households in ZIP 11557, well below the national share of 11.6%. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 29 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 11557
Renters in ZIP 11557
| Period | ZIP 11557 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.3% of households in ZIP 11557 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 39.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 11557
| Period | ZIP 11557 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 11557 is close to the national rate: 9.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has risen 3.1 points since 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 11557
| Period | ZIP 11557 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 11557 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1949, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing. ZIP 11557 has older homes than at least four in five New York ZIP codes.
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 11557
| Period | ZIP 11557 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,526 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,821 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,904 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,032 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$506 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 11557 costs $2,032 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $506 a month since 2006–10, up 33%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 39.5% 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 11557
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 11557
| Period | ZIP 11557 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.1% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.4% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.7% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 68.6% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 11557 is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (68.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 66 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 11557
| Period | ZIP 11557 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.4% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 11557: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 11557
| Period | ZIP 11557 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 11557 than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 11557 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 11557 | 3.23 | 39.1 | 3.7% | 12.3% | 9.2% | 1949 | $2,032 | 68.6% | 95.2% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 11598 | 3.66 | 33.3 | 8.2% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 1951 | $2,702 | 72.1% | 96.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 11581 | 3.27 | 37.7 | 11.1% | 16.5% | 5.2% | 1952 | $2,346 | 51.6% | 93.2% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 11518 | 2.74 | 43.7 | 13.4% | 18.4% | 7.1% | 1949 | $2,556 | 47.8% | 94.1% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 11563 | 2.90 | 42.1 | 10.3% | 22.9% | 8.5% | 1945 | $2,322 | 44.7% | 91.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 11516 | 2.86 | 35.5 | 4.6% | 29.9% | 6.9% | 1950 | $2,016 | 45.9% | 93.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 11580 | 3.42 | 41.3 | 13.1% | 17.7% | 6.6% | 1953 | $2,212 | 40.6% | 89.5% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 11422 | 3.48 | 37.9 | 21.5% | 32.1% | 5.4% | 1957 | $2,321 | 32.5% | 92.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 11559 | 3.57 | 37.5 | 9.0% | 24.2% | 12.8% | 1959 | $2,017 | 63.6% | 89.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 11565 | 2.80 | 45.4 | 9.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1943 | $2,005 | 55.3% | 95.1% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 11572 | 2.88 | 46.6 | 7.0% | 7.0% | 5.1% | 1956 | $2,243 | 49.5% | 95.3% | 5.3% |
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 11557. 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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