11798 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New York based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 11798 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 11798 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 11798 is 4.4%.
| Population | 18,355 |
| Population Growth Rate | 21.87% |
| Population Density | 5,421 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,988 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $88,201 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $284,340 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 58.1% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 59.62% |
11798 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,294 | 12.01% |
| Black | 11,097 | 58.1% |
| Hispanic | 5,339 | 27.95% |
| Asian | 365 | 1.91% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
11798 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 28 | 1.04% |
| Black | 1,045 | 38.73% |
| Hispanic | 1,617 | 59.93% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
11798 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 254 | 3.49% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,338 | 18.36% |
| High School Diploma | 2,355 | 32.31% |
| No High School Diploma | 149 | 2.04% |
| GED or Alternate | 357 | 4.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,479 | 20.29% |
| Associates Degree | 789 | 10.83% |
| Masters Degree | 486 | 6.67% |
| Professional Degree | 59 | 0.81% |
| Doctorate Degree | 22 | 0.3% |
