| ZIP Code | 11726 |
|---|---|
| City | Copiague |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 363/516/631/934 |
| Elevation | 20 ft |
| Latitude | 40.678993 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.394445 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.59 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 512 (3.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,692 (36.1%) |
| Some College | 1,364 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 1,417 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,543 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,476 (26.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $125,691 ▲ 65% above avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $451,300 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,913/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,492 |
| Vacant Units | 390 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,492 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 390 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.59 |
ZIP code 11726 is located in Copiague, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 21,940, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.2 years. Economically, 11726 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $125,691 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11726 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $451,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,913 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 11726 is majority Hispanic (50.05%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 67% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11726 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 11726 in Copiague, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 21,940 residents, a median household income of $125,691, and a median home value of $451,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.