| ZIP Code | 11792 |
|---|---|
| City | Wading River |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 631/934 |
| Elevation | 108 ft |
| Latitude | 40.955033 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.825569 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.77 |
| Below Poverty | 2.5% ▼ 75% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.9% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 109 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,208 (21.1%) |
| Some College | 572 (10%) |
| Associates | 633 (11.1%) |
| Bachelors | 556 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,644 (46.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $147,100 ▲ 93% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $557,700 ▲ 100% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 3,343 |
| Vacant Units | 299 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,343 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 299 |
| Owner Occupied | 98.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 1.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
ZIP code 11792 is located in Wading River, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 8,562, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.2 years. Economically, 11792 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $147,100 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11792 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $557,700 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 98.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 11792 is primarily White (87.15%). Residents are well-educated — 55.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.5%.
The unemployment rate in 11792 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 11792 in Wading River, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,562 residents, a median household income of $147,100, and a median home value of $557,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.