| ZIP Code | 11793 |
|---|---|
| City | Wantagh |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Nassau County |
| Area Code | 363/516/631/934 |
| Elevation | 15 ft |
| Latitude | 40.647228 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.51146 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.01 |
| Below Poverty | 3.3% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.5% ▲ 51% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 258 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,494 (21.2%) |
| Some College | 1,424 (6.7%) |
| Associates | 2,602 (12.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,865 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,517 (49.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $168,519 ▲ 121% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $633,600 ▲ 127% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,169/mo ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,774 |
| Vacant Units | 344 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,774 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 344 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.01 |
ZIP code 11793 is located in Wantagh, New York, within Nassau County. With a population of 31,497, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.2 years. Economically, 11793 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $168,519 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11793 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $633,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,169 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 95.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 11793 is primarily White (81.98%). Residents are well-educated — 58.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.3%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11793 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 11793 in Wantagh, NY is characterized as affluent, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 31,497 residents, a median household income of $168,519, and a median home value of $633,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.