| ZIP Code | 11704 |
|---|---|
| City | West Babylon |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 363/516/631/934 |
| Elevation | 37 ft |
| Latitude | 40.715775 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.359257 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.07 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.0% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,385 (4.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,520 (30.4%) |
| Some College | 2,535 (9%) |
| Associates | 3,262 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3,190 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,125 (32.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,034 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $485,400 ▲ 74% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,089/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,406 |
| Vacant Units | 482 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,406 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 482 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.07 |
ZIP code 11704 is located in West Babylon, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 40,285, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41 years. Economically, 11704 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,034 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11704 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $485,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,089 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 11704 is majority White (63.54%). Residents are well-educated — 44.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11704 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 11704 in West Babylon, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 40,285 residents, a median household income of $127,034, and a median home value of $485,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.