| ZIP Code | 11789 |
|---|---|
| City | Sound Beach |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 363/516/631/934 |
| Elevation | 211 ft |
| Latitude | 40.962028 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.971008 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 3.0% ▼ 70% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.6% ▲ 51% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 32% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,083 (21.4%) |
| Some College | 431 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 564 (11.2%) |
| Bachelors | 670 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,291 (45.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $140,665 ▲ 84% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $384,300 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,787/mo ↑ 95% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,888 |
| Vacant Units | 86 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,888 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 86 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 11789 is located in Sound Beach, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 7,447, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.2 years. Economically, 11789 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $140,665 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11789 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $384,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,787 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 11789 is primarily White (82.06%). Residents are well-educated — 58.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.0%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11789 stands at 6.5%, 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 11789 in Sound Beach, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,447 residents, a median household income of $140,665, and a median home value of $384,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.