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Household size in ZIP 11720
| Period | ZIP 11720 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.18 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.27 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.22 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.30 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 11720 is a place of big households: 3.30 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 3.18 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 45 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 11720
| Period | ZIP 11720 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 39.4, the median age in ZIP 11720 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has crept up from 39.0 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the southeast.
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 11720
| Period | ZIP 11720 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 11720 than nationally: 8.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 11720
Renters in ZIP 11720
| Period | ZIP 11720 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 11720 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over three in ten owners (31.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.6 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 11720
| Period | ZIP 11720 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 11720: 7.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the New York area.
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 11720
| Period | ZIP 11720 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 11720 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in the New York area overall, where the median home dates to 1962.
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 11720
| Period | ZIP 11720 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,758 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,730 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,204 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,433 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$675 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 11720 pays $2,433 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $675 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 39.8% 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 northwest; the highest are in the northeast.
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 11720
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 11720
| Period | ZIP 11720 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.9% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.5% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 11720 as nationally: 36.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the New York area as a whole (43.6%). The share with a degree is up 8.2 points from 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 11720
| Period | ZIP 11720 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.8% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 11720 is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points, 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 11720
| Period | ZIP 11720 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in ZIP 11720 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider New York area (6.9%). Unemployment has risen 1.8 points since 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 11720 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 11720 | 3.30 | 39.4 | 8.8% | 12.7% | 7.7% | 1970 | $2,433 | 36.5% | 92.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 11784 | 3.14 | 39.2 | 8.7% | 19.1% | 6.7% | 1970 | $2,525 | 29.1% | 91.4% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 11755 | 3.00 | 41.8 | 9.5% | 21.7% | 2.7% | 1971 | $1,826 | 44.5% | 94.9% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 11738 | 3.58 | 34.0 | 13.6% | 18.5% | 8.4% | 1973 | $2,564 | 32.6% | 89.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 11776 | 2.88 | 40.6 | 6.0% | 20.1% | 9.5% | 1974 | $2,651 | 35.9% | 91.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 11790 | 2.84 | 35.4 | 2.8% | 9.2% | 9.6% | 1965 | $3,172 | 71.4% | 97.5% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 11767 | 3.00 | 43.0 | 6.2% | 10.8% | 1.4% | 1977 | $2,319 | 53.1% | 95.3% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 11794 | 2.93 | 19.7 | 7.7% | 17.8% | 11.7% | 1970 | $2,255 | 78.9% | 100.0% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 11779 | 2.96 | 40.8 | 8.6% | 24.3% | 6.7% | 1971 | $2,361 | 30.5% | 93.5% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 11780 | 2.74 | 48.1 | 6.4% | 12.5% | 7.0% | 1972 | $2,631 | 53.3% | 95.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 11727 | 2.61 | 43.3 | 8.7% | 32.0% | 8.7% | 1981 | $2,497 | 34.2% | 91.5% | 5.1% |
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 11720. 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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