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Household size in ZIP 11942
| Period | ZIP 11942 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 11942 has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.60 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 11942
| Period | ZIP 11942 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.8 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.9 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.0 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 53.9, ZIP 11942 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 42.9 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five 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 11942
| Period | ZIP 11942 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in ZIP 11942 (9.0%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while 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 11942
Renters in ZIP 11942
| Period | ZIP 11942 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 11942 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 54.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 12.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 11942
| Period | ZIP 11942 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.6% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 33.5% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 33.3% of the housing in ZIP 11942, 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 4.4 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 11942
| Period | ZIP 11942 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 11942 are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are newer than in the New York area overall, where the median home dates to 1962. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 11942
| Period | ZIP 11942 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,628 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,876 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,011 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,441 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$813 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 11942 pays $2,441 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $813 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the northwest.
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 11942
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 11942
| Period | ZIP 11942 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.4% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.8% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.6% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 11942: 47.6% 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 7.8 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 11942
| Period | ZIP 11942 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 11942: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.6 points, as it has nationally.
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 11942
| Period | ZIP 11942 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 11942 has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.2 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 11942 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 11942 | 2.49 | 53.9 | 9.0% | 21.1% | 33.3% | 1980 | $2,441 | 47.6% | 94.7% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 11959 | 2.56 | 54.1 | 21.6% | 21.5% | 77.0% | 1989 | $3,364 | 47.2% | 98.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 11946 | 2.60 | 43.2 | 8.2% | 17.9% | 30.2% | 1977 | $2,062 | 48.5% | 89.9% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 11978 | 2.60 | 51.8 | 7.7% | 11.1% | 45.3% | 1987 | $2,156 | 57.0% | 95.2% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 11977 | 2.83 | 51.6 | 4.9% | 6.9% | 34.9% | 1982 | $2,328 | 53.9% | 93.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 11931 | 1.62 | 61.1 | 5.2% | 27.2% | 43.7% | 1968 | $2,458 | 42.3% | 96.4% | 25.7% |
| ZIP 11970 | 1.98 | 71.9 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 47.3% | 1971 | $2,255 | 60.5% | 99.7% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 11901 | 2.84 | 42.6 | 11.1% | 30.4% | 8.9% | 1974 | $2,201 | 24.4% | 80.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 11972 | 2.33 | 47.8 | 19.8% | 19.9% | 39.0% | 1992 | $2,053 | 57.3% | 97.6% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 11947 | 2.05 | 62.4 | 1.9% | 6.6% | 10.6% | 1964 | $2,280 | 31.1% | 98.3% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 11960 | 2.32 | 57.1 | 11.0% | 8.7% | 63.3% | 1990 | $2,086 | 60.4% | 100.0% | 4.4% |
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 11942. 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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