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Queens County
Breezy Point, NY
11697
11697 ZIP Code — Breezy Point, NY
Queens County, New York
ZIP code 11697 is located in
Breezy Point ,
New York ,
within Queens County .
It covers approximately 2.05 square miles and serves a population of
3,946 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 718 .
About ZIP code 11697
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $660,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($134,563) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 11697 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,946
Population density
1,925 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
081
Geography
Land area
2.05 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.5551
Longitude
-73.9101
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
718
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
19.4%
35.5%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
24.5%
29.6%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
38.7%
26.3%
24.4%
Over $200k
17.5%
8.6%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$134,563
Median household income
$660,700
Median home value
52.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 712 18.0% 18 and over 3,234 82.0% 65 and over 919 23.3% Median age 50.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 3,832 97.1% Two or more races 61 1.5% Asian 44 1.1% Black or African American 9 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
19.4%
35.5%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
24.5%
29.6%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
38.7%
26.3%
24.4%
Over $200k
17.5%
8.6%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.9% $10k–$15k 0.6% $15k–$25k 5.0% $25k–$35k 2.9% $35k–$50k 5.0% $50k–$75k 11.1% $75k–$100k 11.2% $100k–$150k 17.5% $150k–$200k 14.4% $200k+ 30.5% Median income $134,563
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $660,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.9% Renter occupied 3.1% Vacant 45.2% Single-family detached 99.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.57
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 15.9% 2000–2009 3.9% 1990–1999 11.6% 1980–1989 11.5% 1970–1979 5.0% 1960–1969 10.3% 1950–1959 16.0% 1940–1949 10.6% 1939 or earlier 15.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 5.7% 2 bedrooms 32.9% 3 bedrooms 43.3% 4 bedrooms 15.3% 5+ bedrooms 1.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.2% 1 vehicle 31.2% 2 vehicles 45.8% 3 or more 14.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 90.9% Electricity 5.5% Propane / LP gas 1.4% Fuel oil 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 850 55.4% Cohabiting couple 25 1.6% Male householder, no spouse 165 10.8% Female householder, no spouse 493 32.2% Households with children under 18 269 17.5% Households with seniors (65+) 683 44.6% Average household size 2.57
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.8% 25.6% Married 55.2% 53.9% Separated 0.9% 0.5% Widowed 1.6% 13.9% Divorced 4.5% 6.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
25.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.3% Bachelor's or higher 52.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 188 21.9% Kindergarten 14 1.6% Elementary school 319 37.2% High school 113 13.2% College / grad school 223 26.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.8%
Professional & management
12.6%
Public administration
12.0%
Finance & real estate
11.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 57.8% Service 12.3% Sales & office 14.6% Natural resources & construction 8.4% Production & transportation 6.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 65.1% Government 34.2% Self-employed 0.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 68.9% Carpool 9.3% Public transit 12.3% Walk 1.2% Work from home 6.9% Other means 1.4% Avg commute (minutes) 43.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
19.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.7% Retirement income 46.5% Supplemental Security 1.6% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 3.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 21.6% High blood pressure 29.5% High cholesterol 36.5% Diabetes 8.5% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 2.6% Asthma 8.8% Arthritis 22.8% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 5.3% Cancer 8.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 9.2% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 19.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.6% Depression 17.6% Fair or poor health 8.6% Poor mental health 11.4% Poor physical health 7.9% No health insurance 7.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.7% Visited dentist 76.3% Cholesterol screening 94.8% Teeth loss 6.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 79 2.4%
Disability % Any disability 13.6% Under 18 14.7% 18–64 years 6.2% 65 and over 31.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 93.4% Public insurance 25.9% No insurance 0.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,716 94.2% Spanish 20 0.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 20 0.5%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,795 96.2% Born in same state 3,774 95.6% Born in different state 3,611 91.5% Foreign born 21 0.5% Naturalized citizen 151 3.8% Not a US citizen 131 86.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 2,126 53.9% Arab 194 4.9% French 170 4.3%
Ancestry Count % Polish 98 2.5% Norwegian 16 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.8% Internet access 91.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11697
What city is ZIP code 11697 in?
ZIP code 11697 is primarily assigned to Breezy Point, New York.
What county is ZIP code 11697 in?
ZIP code 11697 falls within Queens County, New York.
Is ZIP code 11697 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 11697 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 11697?
53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 11697 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 11697 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 11697?
The median household income in ZIP code 11697 is $134,563, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 11697 in?
ZIP code 11697 observes the EST timezone.
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