Far Rockaway, New York
Far Rockaway: a city in Queens County, New York
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Far Rockaway is a city located in the county of Queens in the U.S. state of New York.
Quick Facts about Far Rockaway
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Queens County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6054,-73.7551 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:47:05 (10th June 2026) |
| Postal code | 11691 |
Geography
Far Rockaway is located at 40°36'19"N 73°45'18"W (40.6053800, -73.7551300).
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Far Rockaway zip code is 11691.
County name: Queens, County
fips: 36081
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32-31 Healy Ave, Far Rockaway, NY 11691, United States View details
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Far Rockaway, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190752 | Yeshiva of Far Rockaway Derech Ayson Rabbinical Seminary | Far Rockaway (NY) | 11691-5219 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Far Rockaway, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Far Rockaway.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Far Rockaway Post Office | Far Rockaway (NY) | 11691 |
Other cities in Queens County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Queens County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 216,866 | A neighborhood in Queens, New York City. |
| Richmond Hill | 98,984 | A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York. |
| Hillside | 24,808 | Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York |
| Arverne | 14,120 | Neighborhood in Queens, New York City |
| Roxbury | 2,296 | Town in Delaware County, New York |