11693 ZIP Code — Far Rockaway, NY

Queens County, New York

ZIP code 11693 is located in Far Rockaway, New York, within Queens County. It covers approximately 0.99 square miles and serves a population of 13,558 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 718.

About ZIP code 11693

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $458,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 45%.

Median household income is $72,714. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 11693 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,558

population

0.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11693 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11693

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11693. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Far Rockaway	Acceptable
Far Rockaway	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11692 Arverne (1.8 mi) 11430 Jamaica (2.9 mi) 11694 Rockaway Park (2.9 mi) 11691 Far Rockaway (3.2 mi) 11414 Howard Beach (3.6 mi) 11096 Inwood (3.6 mi) 11239 Brooklyn (3.7 mi) 11437 Jamaica (4.4 mi) 11420 South Ozone Park (4.4 mi) 11236 Brooklyn (4.5 mi) 11234 Brooklyn (4.6 mi) 11417 Ozone Park (4.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	13,558
Population density	13,695 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	0.99 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6107
Longitude	-73.8224
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	718

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	35.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	29.6%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	26.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.6%	8.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

13,558

Population

13,695

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$72,714

Median household income

$37,437

Per capita income

$458,800

Median home value

$1,137

Median monthly rent

45.1%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

2,870

Housing units

35.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

298

Under 5

383

290

5–9

373

379

10–14

488

409

15–19

525

319

20–24

411

721

25–34

927

583

35–44

749

817

45–54

1,051

611

55–59

785

517

60–64

664

544

65–74

700

324

75–84

417

119

85+

154

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,808	20.7%
18 and over	10,750	79.3%
65 and over	2,258	16.7%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.1%

Black or African American 20.9%

Hispanic or Latino 12.5%

Two or more races 8.5%

Other race 5.9%

Asian 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,616	49.1%
Black or African American	3,232	20.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,943	12.5%
Two or more races	1,311	8.5%
Other race	919	5.9%
Asian	457	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	35.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	29.6%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	26.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.6%	8.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 11.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	11.0%
Median income	$72,714

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.2%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 23.8%

$500k–$1M 39.3%

$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$458,800
Median rent / month	$1,137
Owner occupied	45.1%
Renter occupied	54.9%
Vacant	8.5%
Single-family detached	21.3%
Large apartment buildings	49.8%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	1.3%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	18.6%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	22.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.3%
1 bedroom	13.5%
2 bedrooms	43.6%
3 bedrooms	26.0%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	34.1%
1 vehicle	42.1%
2 vehicles	19.0%
3 or more	4.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.2%
Electricity	10.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Fuel oil	16.9%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,966	37.3%
Cohabiting couple	288	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	977	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	2,043	38.7%
Households with children under 18	1,600	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,795	34.0%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.7%	39.3%
Married	42.2%	35.3%
Separated	1.7%	1.7%
Widowed	2.4%	11.7%
Divorced	10.0%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 27.9%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 22.3%

Graduate / professional 13.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	35.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	85	2.8%
Kindergarten	213	6.9%
Elementary school	1,149	37.3%
High school	795	25.8%
College / grad school	835	27.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.0%

Professional & management 13.3%

Retail trade 9.2%

Public administration 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Construction 4.2%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Other services 3.3%

Information 2.6%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.5%
Service	26.8%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.0%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	28.1%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.4

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 32.2%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 32.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.6%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	19.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	302	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.1%
Public insurance	47.0%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,877	95.0%
Spanish	1,950	15.1%
Other Indo-European	729	5.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,154	9.0%
Other languages	67	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,004	73.8%
Born in same state	9,777	72.1%
Born in different state	9,177	67.7%
Foreign born	227	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	3,554	26.2%
Not a US citizen	2,451	69.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,585	11.7%
Arab	453	3.3%
French	309	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	53	0.4%
Irish	44	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	90.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11693

What city is ZIP code 11693 in?

ZIP code 11693 is primarily assigned to Far Rockaway, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11693 in?

ZIP code 11693 falls within Queens County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11693?

18% of residents in ZIP code 11693 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 11693 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 11693 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11693?

The median home value in ZIP code 11693 is $458,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 11693?

ZIP code 11693 has an estimated population of 13,558 residents, with a density of 13,709 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 11693 in?

ZIP code 11693 observes the EST timezone.