| ZIP Code | 11797 |
|---|---|
| City | Woodbury |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Nassau County |
| Area Code | 363/516/631/934 |
| Elevation | 220 ft |
| Latitude | 40.820208 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.47245 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.1 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 72.4% ▲ 87% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 57% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 52 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 976 (14.9%) |
| Some College | 322 (4.9%) |
| Associates | 463 (7.1%) |
| Bachelors | 333 (5.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,410 (67.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $183,472 ▲ 140% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,005,500 ▲ 261% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $3,315/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,194 |
| Vacant Units | 32 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,194 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 32 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 11797 is located in Woodbury, New York, within Nassau County. With a population of 9,338, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.1 years. Economically, 11797 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $183,472 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11797 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,005,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $3,315 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 11797 is primarily White (77.18%). Residents are highly educated — 72.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%.
The unemployment rate in 11797 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 56%.
Overall, ZIP code 11797 in Woodbury, NY is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,338 residents, a median household income of $183,472, and a median home value of $1,005,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.