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Household size in ZIP 11968
| Period | ZIP 11968 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 11968 has 2.50 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.46 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northwest.
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 11968
| Period | ZIP 11968 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.7 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.7 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 11968 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has edged down from 45.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 11968
| Period | ZIP 11968 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 11968 than nationally: 14.3%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 6.2 points, even as the national share fell. ZIP 11968 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five New York ZIP codes.
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 11968
Renters in ZIP 11968
| Period | ZIP 11968 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.6% of households in ZIP 11968 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 73.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.8 points, 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 11968
| Period | ZIP 11968 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.7% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 53.1% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −15.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 28.4% of the housing in ZIP 11968, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 15.5 points, 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 11968
| Period | ZIP 11968 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +21 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 11968 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east. Only 19 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 11968
| Period | ZIP 11968 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,361 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,716 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,777 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,248 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$887 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 11968 costs $2,248 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $887 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 38.9% of the typical renter's income, 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 south.
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 11968
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 11968
| Period | ZIP 11968 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.1% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.9% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.5% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.9% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 11968 is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (46.9%) 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 1.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 11968
| Period | ZIP 11968 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.0% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 11968: 96.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 11968 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 11968
| Period | ZIP 11968 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 11968 has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 11968 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 11968 | 2.50 | 44.9 | 14.3% | 14.6% | 28.4% | 1989 | $2,248 | 46.9% | 96.0% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 11976 | 2.45 | 50.3 | 4.8% | 9.9% | 53.6% | 1992 | $3,073 | 72.8% | 96.8% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 11946 | 2.60 | 43.2 | 8.2% | 17.9% | 30.2% | 1977 | $2,062 | 48.5% | 89.9% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 11932 | 2.55 | 51.3 | 11.7% | 12.3% | 71.7% | 1992 | $2,491 | 64.7% | 99.3% | 0.4% |
| ZIP 11956 | 2.02 | 63.0 | 8.9% | 3.9% | 55.0% | 1948 | $2,324 | 67.7% | 98.7% | 0.0% |
| 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 11935 | 2.55 | 55.2 | 4.3% | 6.6% | 36.2% | 1961 | $2,752 | 52.8% | 97.4% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 11948 | 2.51 | 57.5 | 7.3% | 14.2% | 38.6% | 1972 | $1,521 | 44.1% | 90.2% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 11970 | 1.98 | 71.9 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 47.3% | 1971 | $2,255 | 60.5% | 99.7% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 11975 | 1.82 | 65.2 | 4.2% | 5.2% | 66.7% | 1990 | $3,280 | 59.2% | 98.6% | 8.6% |
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 11968. 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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