ZIP Code 11691: Far Rockaway, New York
ZIP code 11691 is assigned to Far Rockaway, New York, and lies within Queens County. Its reference point is at latitude 40.6006 and longitude -73.758 (40°36'02.2"N 73°45'28.8"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 11691
Far Rockaway, NY has 4 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 11691, they include 11690, 11693, 11695.
Across Queens County there are 83 ZIP codes listed, and New York has 2,307 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 11599 in Garden City, NY, about 0.9 mi to the northeast.
| ZIP code | 11691 |
|---|---|
| City | Far Rockaway |
| County | Queens County |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Latitude | 40.6006 |
| Longitude | -73.758 |
| DMS | 40°36'02.2"N 73°45'28.8"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 11599 (Garden City, 0.9 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 11691
Map centered on 40.6006, -73.758. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Far Rockaway, NY
Video: Far Rockaway, NY
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ZIP Codes Near 11691
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 11691, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 11691, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Garden City, NY (0.9 mi northeast), Inwood, NY (1.5 mi north) and Lawrence, NY (1.6 mi northeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Garden City, NY – 0.9 mi northeast
- Inwood, NY – 1.5 mi north
- Lawrence, NY – 1.6 mi northeast
- Atlantic Beach, NY – 1.9 mi southeast
- Arverne, NY – 1.9 mi west
- Cedarhurst, NY – 2.3 mi northeast
- Woodmere, NY – 3.2 mi northeast
- Jamaica, NY – 3.5 mi north
- Hewlett, NY – 4.3 mi northeast
- Valley Stream, NY – 4.3 mi northeast
Schools Near Far Rockaway, NY
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 11691 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Far Rockaway and Queens County.
Searching nearby communities such as Garden City and Inwood can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 11691.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Far Rockaway, NY are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 11691.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Far Rockaway, NY can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 11691 may also use facilities in nearby Garden City, Inwood and Lawrence.
Shopping and Dining in Far Rockaway
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 11691 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Far Rockaway, New York can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 11691.
To research local history, try searching for Queens County records and archives along with the name Far Rockaway.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 11691, Garden City lies about 0.9 mi to the northeast, Inwood lies about 1.5 mi to the north, Lawrence lies about 1.6 mi to the northeast, Atlantic Beach lies about 1.9 mi to the southeast and Arverne lies about 1.9 mi to the west. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Far Rockaway show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 11691
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Rohlf RW 845T (7178213906)”): Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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- Video: “SUMMER WALKING TOUR OF FAR ROCKAWAY NEW YORK (07 19, 24)!!!” by Roy adventures, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 11691 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.