| Official Zip Code Name | Far Rockaway |
| Zip Code State | New York |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Queens |
| Area Code | 347 / 718 / 917 / 929 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | BROAD CHANNEL ROCKAWAY BEAC ROCKAWAY BEACH |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | QUEENS |
| Current Population: | 11916 |
| Racial Majority: | White 47% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 37.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.3% |
| Median Household Income | $45462 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $54670 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 43.2 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 0 - 3 ft. |
| Area | 2 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 40.61162000, -73.81571200 |
The current unemployment level in 11693 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 11693 increased to 11916 from 11157 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 11693 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 11693 public schools is Black. 73% of students in 11693 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5329 | 47% | 5643 | -6% |
| Black Or African American | 3220 | 28.4% | 3291 | -2% |
| Hispanic | 1984 | 17.5% | 2279 | -13% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 42 | -100% |
| Asian | 648 | 5.72% | 359 | +81% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Other Race | 76 | 0.23% | 76 | -66% |
| Two Or More Races | 225 | 1.16% | 225 | -42% |
| White | 30.7% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 37.1% |
| Hispanic | 26.8% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11916 | 11157 |
| Male Population | 46.50% | |
| Female Population | 53.50% | |
| Total Households | 4703 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 73% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $45462 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 55.20% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 29.50% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 15.40% |
| 11693 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| New York District 5 | Gregory Meeks | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All New York Congressional Districts | ||
| 11692 - Arverne |
| 11694 - Rockaway Park |
| 11414 - Howard Beach |
| 11430 - Jamaica |
| New York, NY |
Zip Code 11693 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 25 | 26 | 33 | 42 | 52 | 61 | 68 | 67 | 60 | 48 | 40 | 30 | 46 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 39 | 41 | 49 | 59 | 69 | 78 | 84 | 82 | 75 | 64 | 54 | 44 | 62 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.72 | 2.85 | 3.91 | 3.88 | 4.22 | 3.65 | 4.09 | 3.83 | 3.71 | 3.17 | 3.62 | 3.45 | 44.1 |