| ZIP Code | 11739 |
|---|---|
| City | Great River |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 631/934 |
| Elevation | 8 ft |
| Latitude | 40.710579 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.165716 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.7 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 0.4% ▼ 96% below avg |
| College Grads | 70.2% ▲ 81% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 14% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 194 (21.7%) |
| Some College | 7 (0.8%) |
| Associates | 65 (7.3%) |
| Bachelors | 99 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 527 (59.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $133,393 ▲ 75% above avg ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $840,400 ▲ 201% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 508 |
| Vacant Units | 46 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 508 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 46 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
ZIP code 11739 is located in Great River, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 1,191, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.7 years. Economically, 11739 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $133,393 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11739 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $840,400 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 11739 is primarily White (85.73%). Residents are highly educated — 70.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.4%. Household income has declined by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11739 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 11739 in Great River, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,191 residents, a median household income of $133,393, and a median home value of $840,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.