| ZIP Code | 11738 |
|---|---|
| City | Farmingville |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 631/934 |
| Elevation | 201 ft |
| Latitude | 40.837767 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.037682 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.1 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.59 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.3% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 385 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,127 (34.7%) |
| Some College | 712 (6%) |
| Associates | 1,408 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,331 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,935 (33.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $139,008 ▲ 82% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $455,000 ▲ 63% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,789/mo ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,888 |
| Vacant Units | 303 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.59 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,888 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 303 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.59 |
ZIP code 11738 is located in Farmingville, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 20,246, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.1 years. Economically, 11738 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $139,008 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11738 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $455,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,789 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 11738 is majority White (60.58%). Residents are well-educated — 44.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11738 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 11738 in Farmingville, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,246 residents, a median household income of $139,008, and a median home value of $455,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.