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ZIP Code 11961

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 12,436

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 11961

What is the median household income in 11961?
The median household income in 11961 is $86,134 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 11961?
The poverty rate in 11961 is 2.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 11961?
$402,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 11961?
The median gross rent in 11961 is $1,984 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 11961 residents have a college degree?
31.3% of adults in 11961 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
12,436
Median Income
$86,134
Median Home Value
$402,600
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.3%
Median Age
52.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,890 (+22.6%) Home Value: +$108,200 (+36.8%) Poverty Rate: -3.2 pp (-61.5%) Bachelor's+: +5.9 pp (+23.2%) Unemployment: +1.1 pp (+26.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 12,436
Median Age 52.0
Female 54.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.6% White (non-Hisp.) 86.1% Black 4.0% Asian 2.1% Two or More 2.4% Other 2.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
1.0%
Chinese
0.7%
Indian
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
2.4%
Mexican
0.9%
Cuban
0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $86,134 ±$13,560
Per Capita Income $130,994
Median Family Income $119,583
Poverty Rate 2.0%
Child Poverty Rate 3.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 48.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.8%
$10–15k
1.4%
$15–25k
9.8%
$25–35k
5.2%
$35–50k
13.6%
$50–75k
13.8%
$75–100k
11.5%
$100–150k
16.2%
$150–200k
11.0%
$200k+
15.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,142
Owner-Occupied 89.2%
Renter-Occupied 10.8%
Vacancy Rate 9.2%
Median Home Value $402,600
Median Gross Rent $1,984
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 39.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.6%
$50–100k
0.2%
$100–200k
4.5%
$200–300k
14.6%
$300–500k
52.8%
$500k–$1M
21.6%
$1M+
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
$1–1.5k
15.4%
$1.5–2k
35.8%
$2–2.5k
36.0%
$3.5k+
12.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.0%
1 vehicle
44.8%
2 vehicles
29.8%
3+
20.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.8%
Single-fam. att.
23.0%
2–4 units
2.2%
5–19 units
3.0%
20+ units
2.3%
Mobile home
0.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.8%
1940–1969
2.0%
1970–1999
34.2%
2000–2009
6.4%
2010+
5.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 93.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 31.3%
Graduate Degree 13.6%
Some College / Associate 19.2%
Less Than High School 2.2%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 55.9%
Unemployment Rate 5.3%
Work from Home 16.3%
Self-Employed 3.0%
Government Workers 26.2%
Private For-Profit 70.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.6%
Prof. Services
12.5%
Construction
9.9%
Retail
9.3%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Arts/Entmt.
5.9%
Finance
4.8%
Public Admin
4.8%
Transportation
3.5%
Wholesale
1.2%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
49.3%
Sales
19.7%
Food Prep
16.6%
Production
7.2%
Construction
7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 36.3 min
Drove Alone 78.2%
Carpool 4.3%
Public Transit 0.7%
Work from Home 16.3%
Walked 0.2%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 5,575
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 47.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.6%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.2%
5–9
4.1%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
4.4%
25–34
9.8%
35–44
10.4%
45–54
9.6%
55–64
7.6%
65–74
5.5%
75–84
18.6%
85+
12.6%
Under 18: 16.2% Working age (18–64): 83.8% 65 and over: 34.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.8%
Naturalized Citizen 76.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
38.1%
Latin America
37.7%
Asia
20.2%
Africa
1.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.2%
With a Disability 14.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 99.2%
Uninsured 0.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.5%
Has a Computer 92.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023