| ZIP Code | 11778 |
|---|---|
| City | Rocky Point |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 631/934 |
| Elevation | 134 ft |
| Latitude | 40.948046 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.937093 |
| 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 | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 2.3% ▼ 77% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 97 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,230 (26.8%) |
| Some College | 814 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 1,088 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 773 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,324 (39.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,656 ▲ 57% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $410,900 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,948/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,028 |
| Vacant Units | 260 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,028 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 260 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 11778 is located in Rocky Point, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 12,919, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 11778 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,656 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11778 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $410,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,948 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 94.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 11778 is primarily White (76.32%). Residents are well-educated — 49.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.3%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11778 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 11778 in Rocky Point, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,919 residents, a median household income of $119,656, and a median home value of $410,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.