| ZIP Code | 11796 |
|---|---|
| City | West Sayville |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 631/934 |
| Elevation | 18 ft |
| Latitude | 40.731247 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.099419 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.84 |
| Below Poverty | 1.7% ▼ 83% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.6% ▲ 41% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 55 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 531 (20.7%) |
| Some College | 261 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 317 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 305 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,092 (42.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $162,443 ▲ 113% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $572,100 ▲ 105% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,519/mo ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,348 |
| Vacant Units | 75 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,348 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 75 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
ZIP code 11796 is located in West Sayville, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 3,715, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.1 years. Economically, 11796 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $162,443 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11796 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $572,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,519 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 11796 is primarily White (89.29%). Residents are well-educated — 54.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.7%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11796 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 11796 in West Sayville, NY is characterized as affluent, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,715 residents, a median household income of $162,443, and a median home value of $572,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.