| ZIP Code | 11779 |
|---|---|
| City | Ronkonkoma |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 363/516/631/934 |
| Elevation | 112 ft |
| Latitude | 40.812958 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.11449 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.89 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.5% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 48% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 409 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,641 (33.1%) |
| Some College | 2,324 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 3,628 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,850 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,246 (31.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $117,684 ▲ 54% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $465,400 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,103/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,145 |
| Vacant Units | 1,054 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.89 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,145 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,054 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.89 |
ZIP code 11779 is located in Ronkonkoma, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 38,273, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.5 years. Economically, 11779 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $117,684 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11779 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $465,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,103 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 11779 is majority White (66.73%). Residents are well-educated — 42.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11779 stands at 7.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 11779 in Ronkonkoma, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 38,273 residents, a median household income of $117,684, and a median home value of $465,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.