| ZIP Code | 11706 |
|---|---|
| City | Bay Shore |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 631/934 |
| Latitude | 40.710632 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.242913 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.0 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.53 |
| Below Poverty | 7.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,980 (7.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 13,150 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 4,773 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 5,055 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 4,027 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,770 (28.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $115,112 ▲ 51% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $464,300 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,885/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,435 |
| Vacant Units | 2,111 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,435 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,111 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.53 |
ZIP code 11706 is located in Bay Shore, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 68,648, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37 years. Economically, 11706 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $115,112 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11706 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $464,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,885 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 11706 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 45.6%. Residents are moderately educated — 37.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.3%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11706 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 11706 in Bay Shore, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 68,648 residents, a median household income of $115,112, and a median home value of $464,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.