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Household size in ZIP 11937
| Period | ZIP 11937 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 11937 average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the New York area overall, where it has 2.79 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 11937
| Period | ZIP 11937 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.1 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.9 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.0 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 11937 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.9, as it has nationally. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 52 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 11937
| Period | ZIP 11937 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 11937 as they are nationally: 11.4%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.7 points, 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 11937
Renters in ZIP 11937
| Period | ZIP 11937 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 11937 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 46.5% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, 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 11937
| Period | ZIP 11937 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.8% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 44.6% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.4% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 35.4% of the housing in ZIP 11937, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 10.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 11937
| Period | ZIP 11937 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 11937 was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. 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 west, the oldest in the south.
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 11937
| Period | ZIP 11937 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,749 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,771 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,085 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,645 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$895 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 11937 pays $2,645 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $895 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.1% 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 center; the highest are in the north.
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 11937
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 11937
| Period | ZIP 11937 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.0% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.8% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.3% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 11937: 51.3% 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 has risen 7.3 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 11937
| Period | ZIP 11937 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.8% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 11937 is a bit above the national rate: 92.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while 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 11937
| Period | ZIP 11937 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 11937 than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 11937 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 11937 | 2.59 | 48.0 | 11.4% | 23.3% | 35.4% | 1980 | $2,645 | 51.3% | 92.0% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 11930 | 3.12 | 58.8 | 12.4% | 16.0% | 82.3% | 1975 | $2,250 | 81.0% | 99.8% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 11975 | 1.82 | 65.2 | 4.2% | 5.2% | 66.7% | 1990 | $3,280 | 59.2% | 98.6% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 11962 | 1.93 | 63.8 | 10.9% | 12.0% | 69.8% | 1995 | $2,602 | 64.4% | 93.7% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 11963 | 2.35 | 54.5 | 4.3% | 15.5% | 43.7% | 1973 | $3,027 | 55.3% | 93.2% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 11932 | 2.55 | 51.3 | 11.7% | 12.3% | 71.7% | 1992 | $2,491 | 64.7% | 99.3% | 0.4% |
| ZIP 11964 | 2.65 | 50.9 | 7.7% | 7.7% | 52.9% | 1977 | $2,255 | 60.8% | 87.7% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 11976 | 2.45 | 50.3 | 4.8% | 9.9% | 53.6% | 1992 | $3,073 | 72.8% | 96.8% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 11965 | 1.71 | 70.0 | 7.7% | 0.0% | 63.4% | 1983 | $2,255 | 76.0% | 94.3% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 11954 | 2.64 | 44.1 | 9.3% | 21.2% | 64.5% | 1978 | $2,341 | 53.9% | 96.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 11971 | 2.58 | 49.6 | 5.9% | 17.8% | 35.9% | 1972 | $2,272 | 55.9% | 92.7% | 4.5% |
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 11937. 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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