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Household size in ZIP 11709
| Period | ZIP 11709 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.61 people per household, ZIP 11709 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the New York area as a whole, where it has 2.79 people. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the east.
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 11709
| Period | ZIP 11709 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.7 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.8 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.3 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.0 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.3, ZIP 11709 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 45.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only eight of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 11709
| Period | ZIP 11709 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 11709: 4.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 49 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 11709
Renters in ZIP 11709
| Period | ZIP 11709 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.8% of households in ZIP 11709 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 44.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.5 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 68 have a lower share of renters.
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 11709
| Period | ZIP 11709 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Just as many homes sit empty in ZIP 11709 as nationally: 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider New York area (7.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 5.6 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 11709
| Period | ZIP 11709 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 11709 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 11709
| Period | ZIP 11709 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,684 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,644 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,645 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,247 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$563 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 11709 pays $2,247 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $563 a month since 2006–10, up 33%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the southeast.
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 11709
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 11709
| Period | ZIP 11709 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.4% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.1% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.4% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 11709 is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (53.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.5 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 11709
| Period | ZIP 11709 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.3% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 11709: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 11709 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of New York ZIP codes.
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 11709
| Period | ZIP 11709 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in ZIP 11709 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider New York area (6.9%). Unemployment is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 11709 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 11709 | 2.61 | 52.3 | 4.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 1966 | $2,247 | 53.4% | 95.9% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 11765 | 3.05 | 48.9 | 4.4% | 13.1% | 6.0% | 1958 | $3,449 | 71.1% | 93.9% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 11560 | 3.15 | 46.3 | 4.5% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 1952 | $2,976 | 64.1% | 89.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 11771 | 2.89 | 42.9 | 8.0% | 27.5% | 5.8% | 1955 | $2,329 | 54.8% | 94.0% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 11732 | 2.61 | 49.8 | 5.5% | 25.9% | 5.4% | 1962 | $2,952 | 67.1% | 97.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 11542 | 2.63 | 42.9 | 14.1% | 48.4% | 3.7% | 1964 | $2,427 | 41.7% | 86.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 11545 | 2.76 | 49.2 | 7.1% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 1965 | $2,336 | 68.8% | 95.2% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 11579 | 2.83 | 43.1 | 4.3% | 22.7% | 9.4% | 1941 | $2,317 | 61.9% | 97.4% | 11.5% |
| ZIP 11724 | 2.97 | 38.9 | 3.6% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 1959 | $2,259 | 74.1% | 97.7% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 11548 | 3.01 | 35.3 | 9.0% | 9.0% | 3.1% | 1967 | $2,213 | 49.8% | 97.3% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 11547 | 2.35 | 53.1 | 6.3% | 27.2% | 3.3% | 1948 | $2,503 | 76.0% | 99.2% | 3.0% |
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 11709. 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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