ZIP Code 11691 - Far Rockaway Map and Data

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Official Zip Code NameFar Rockaway
Zip Code StateNew York
Zip Code TypeNon-Unique
Primary County: Queens
Area Code347 / 718 / 917 / 929
Current Population:60035
Racial Majority:African American 44.33%
Public School Racial Majority:Black 60.4%
Unemployment Rate:5.3%
Median Household Income$35765
Average Adjusted Gross Income$44340
School Test Performance:Below Average
Average Commute Time45.8 Minutes
Time Zone:Eastern Daylight Time
Elevation Range0 - 0 ft.
Area3 Sqm.
Coordinates(Y,X)40.60061800, -73.76255700

Zip Code 11691 Profile

ZIP Code 11691 is located in the state of New York in the Metro New York City metro area. ZIP code 11691 is primarily located in Queens County. The official US Postal Service name for 11691 is FAR ROCKAWAY, New York. Portions of ZIP code 11691 are contained within or border the city limits of New York, NY, Inwood, NY, and Lawrence, NY. ZIP code 11691 is within area code 347, area code 917 and area code 718. 11691 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in New York.

The current unemployment level in 11691 is 5.3% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.0% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 3.8% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.

According the 2010 US Census, the population of 11691 increased to 60035 from 56184 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 11691 is African American while the majority ethnicity attending 11691 public schools is Black. 87.3% of students in 11691 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.

20142010Change(+/-)
 White 13849 22.13% 13455 +3%
 Black Or African American 27741 44.33% 28279 -2%
 Hispanic 17701 28.29% 15134 +17%
 American Indian Or Alaskan Native 117 0.19% 196 -40%
 Asian 1818 2.91% 1156 +57%
 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander 67 0.11% 49 +37%
 Other Race 615 0.59% 615 -40%
 Two Or More Races 1151 1.46% 1151 -21%

Zip Code 11691 Race/Ethnicity

 White 2.7%
 Black Or African American 60.4%
 Hispanic 33.2%
 Asian 2.7%
 Hawaii/Pacific Islander 0%
 American Indian Or Alaskan Native 0.8%
 Two or More Races 0.3%

Zip Code 11691 Public School Race/Ethnicity Profile

20102000
Total Population6003556184
Male Population46.90%
Female Population53.10%
Total Households19518
Test Score PerformanceBelow Average
Percentage of Students Eligible For
Free or Reduced Lunch
87.3%
Percentage of Public Schools with
Title 1 Status
100.0%
Median Household Income$35765
Income Under $50K Per Year63.50%
Income $50K to $100K Per Year25.50%
Income Above $100K Per Year11.10%
11691 US Congressional District
DistrictRepresentativeParty Affiliation
New York District 5Gregory MeeksDemocrat
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11691 New York State Assembly Districts
DistrictRepresentativeParty Affiliation
31Michele TitusDemocrat
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11691 New York State Senate Districts
DistrictRepresentativeParty Affiliation
10James SandersDemocrat
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Average Real Estate Asking Price$431084
Average Real Estate Sale Price$323245
Current Unemployment Level 5.3%
Previous Month Unemployment Level5.2%
Unemployment Level 1 Year Ago7.3%
2012 Hardiness ZoneZone 7b: 5F to 10F
1990 Hardiness ZoneZone 7a: 0F to 5F
Köppen Climate ClassificationCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion 84c - Barrier Islands - Coastal Marshes
Average First Frost DatesNovember 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DatesApril 1 - 10

Zip Code 11691 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)24263342516167665948393046
Avg Max Temp (°F)39414959697883827564544461
Avg Precip (In.)3.732.843.923.884.223.634.053.843.693.193.633.4544.05
Core Based Statistical
Area (CBSA)
New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA
CBSA Type11691
CBSA Population19113505
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Follows DSTYes
GMT Difference-5 Hours