| ZIP Code | 11718 |
|---|---|
| City | Brightwaters |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 631/934 |
| Elevation | 17 ft |
| Latitude | 40.716435 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.261514 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.08 |
| Below Poverty | 0.2% ▼ 98% below avg |
| College Grads | 67.2% ▲ 74% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 19 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 272 (13.1%) |
| Some College | 137 (6.6%) |
| Associates | 254 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 211 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,188 (57.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $203,750 ▲ 167% above avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $710,600 ▲ 155% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,986/mo ↓ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,033 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.08 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,033 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 96.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.08 |
ZIP code 11718 is located in Brightwaters, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 3,185, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.4 years. Economically, 11718 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $203,750 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11718 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $710,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,986 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 96.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 11718 is primarily White (84.93%). Residents are highly educated — 67.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.2%. Household income has grown by 59% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11718 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 11718 in Brightwaters, NY is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,185 residents, a median household income of $203,750, and a median home value of $710,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.