| ZIP Code | 11720 |
|---|---|
| City | Centereach |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 631/934 |
| Elevation | 97 ft |
| Latitude | 40.87024 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.082046 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.26 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.1% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 357 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,285 (29.5%) |
| Some College | 1,820 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 2,196 (12.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,085 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,182 (34.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $128,015 ▲ 68% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $471,600 ▲ 69% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,377/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,407 |
| Vacant Units | 673 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,407 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 673 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.26 |
ZIP code 11720 is located in Centereach, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 28,669, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 11720 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $128,015 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11720 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $471,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,377 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 11720 is majority White (69.36%). Residents are well-educated — 46.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11720 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 11720 in Centereach, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,669 residents, a median household income of $128,015, and a median home value of $471,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.