| ZIP Code | 11788 |
|---|---|
| City | Hauppauge |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 631/934 |
| Elevation | 90 ft |
| Latitude | 40.818085 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.21319 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.04 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.6% ▲ 61% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 268 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,172 (18.8%) |
| Some College | 773 (6.7%) |
| Associates | 1,106 (9.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,379 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,839 (50.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $148,946 ▲ 95% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $635,700 ▲ 128% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,689/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,818 |
| Vacant Units | 237 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,818 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 237 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
ZIP code 11788 is located in Hauppauge, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 17,092, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.6 years. Economically, 11788 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $148,946 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11788 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $635,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,689 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 11788 is primarily White (74.07%). Residents are highly educated — 62.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11788 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 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 11788 in Hauppauge, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,092 residents, a median household income of $148,946, and a median home value of $635,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.