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Household size in ZIP 11788
| Period | ZIP 11788 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.93 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.98 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.15 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 11788 are large by national standards, averaging 3.15 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.93 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 11788
| Period | ZIP 11788 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.9, ZIP 11788 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 40.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 11788
| Period | ZIP 11788 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 11788 than nationally: 9.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 11788
Renters in ZIP 11788
| Period | ZIP 11788 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 11788 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (40.5%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as 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 11788
| Period | ZIP 11788 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 11788: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has risen 2.4 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 11788
| Period | ZIP 11788 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 11788 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Even so, homes here are newer than in the New York area overall, where the median home dates to 1962. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
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 11788
| Period | ZIP 11788 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,560 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,714 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,385 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,553 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$993 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 11788 costs $2,553 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $993 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 34.1% of household income on rent, 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 11788
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 11788
| Period | ZIP 11788 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.7% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.6% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.3% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 11788: 50.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 9.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 11788
| Period | ZIP 11788 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.7% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 11788 is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 11788
| Period | ZIP 11788 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 11788 is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. The rate is lower than in the wider New York area (6.9%). Unemployment has edged up 1.4 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 11788 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 11788 | 3.15 | 44.9 | 9.5% | 16.9% | 6.1% | 1971 | $2,553 | 50.3% | 93.8% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 11749 | 2.78 | 41.9 | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.0% | 1972 | $2,063 | 32.6% | 87.7% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 11787 | 2.94 | 45.9 | 4.9% | 12.3% | 4.1% | 1969 | $2,254 | 52.0% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 11722 | 4.54 | 35.3 | 18.4% | 21.4% | 10.0% | 1969 | $2,310 | 18.8% | 74.0% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 11767 | 3.00 | 43.0 | 6.2% | 10.8% | 1.4% | 1977 | $2,319 | 53.1% | 95.3% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 11717 | 2.93 | 41.7 | 7.8% | 7.3% | 11.7% | 1970 | $2,255 | 40.2% | 0.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 11779 | 2.96 | 40.8 | 8.6% | 24.3% | 6.7% | 1971 | $2,361 | 30.5% | 93.5% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 11725 | 3.09 | 42.3 | 4.9% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 1966 | $2,633 | 59.7% | 96.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 11752 | 3.26 | 42.9 | 5.8% | 9.9% | 4.7% | 1961 | $2,543 | 28.7% | 88.2% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 11780 | 2.74 | 48.1 | 6.4% | 12.5% | 7.0% | 1972 | $2,631 | 53.3% | 95.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 11754 | 2.71 | 44.2 | 4.9% | 16.2% | 4.6% | 1968 | $1,758 | 50.8% | 94.8% | 3.6% |
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 11788. 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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