| ZIP Code | 11740 |
|---|---|
| City | Greenlawn |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 363/516/631/934 |
| Elevation | 228 ft |
| Latitude | 40.865347 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.361205 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.88 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 63.8% ▲ 65% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 229 (3.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,342 (19.3%) |
| Some College | 437 (6.3%) |
| Associates | 502 (7.2%) |
| Bachelors | 518 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,912 (56.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $161,705 ▲ 112% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $686,900 ▲ 146% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 3,662 |
| Vacant Units | 12 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,662 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 12 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
ZIP code 11740 is located in Greenlawn, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 10,699, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 11740 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $161,705 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11740 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $686,900 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 11740 is majority White (69.62%). Residents are highly educated — 63.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11740 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 11740 in Greenlawn, NY is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,699 residents, a median household income of $161,705, and a median home value of $686,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.