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Far Rockaway ZIP codes, New York

Far Rockaway, NY has 4 ZIP codes (11691, 11693, 11690 and 11695) and area codes 347, 718, 929 and 917. The largest is 11691.

USPS city name
4 ZIP codes
Population
82,603
Area codes
347, 718, 929, 917

Far Rockaway in numbers

About 82,603 people live in Far Rockaway, in 28,598 households. The median household income is $58,529 a year, 32% below the New York median of $85,974 (US: $80,734). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $629,590 (49% above the New York median).

Population82,603Far Rockaway82,603
Households28,598Far Rockaway28,598
Median household income$58,529Far Rockaway$58,529New York$85,974US $80,734
Median home value$629,590Far Rockaway$629,590New York$423,800US $332,700

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, for the 4 ZIP codes addressed as Far Rockaway, medians weighted by households. Survey estimates carry margins of error, wider for small places. Sources and methods.

ZIP codes addressed as Far Rockaway

ZIP codes with the USPS city name Far Rockaway
ZIP City Type Population Median income Median home
11691 Far Rockaway , NY Standard 69,359 $56,135 $677,000
11693 Far Rockaway , NY Standard 13,244 $68,449 $433,100
11690 Far Rockaway , NY No street area — — —
11695 Far Rockaway , NY No street area — — —

Map of Far Rockaway ZIP codes

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The ZIP codes of Far Rockaway, NY, shaded. Outlines are Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (2020), which approximate the mail routes; PO-box and single-address codes have no area and are not drawn. Click any area to open its ZIP code.

Towns near Far Rockaway

The nearest larger towns are New York (8,483,844 people, 8.1 mi), Jersey City, NJ (294,078 people, 15 mi) and Elizabeth, NJ (137,302 people, 21 mi).

Towns near Far Rockaway
TownPopulationDistance
Inwood 12,235 2.3 mi
Cedarhurst 7,320 3.8 mi
Woodmere 18,061 4.4 mi
Lawrence 6,778 4.5 mi
South Valley Stream 6,512 5.2 mi
Hewlett 7,570 5.9 mi
Valley Stream 40,315 6.1 mi
North Valley Stream 17,825 6.9 mi
East Rockaway 10,077 7.3 mi
Long Beach 34,756 7.3 mi
Lynbrook 20,325 7.3 mi
Island Park 4,976 7.6 mi
Elmont 36,518 7.7 mi
Malverne 8,477 7.9 mi

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