City

Bay Shore, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Suffolk County  ·  New York

👥68,648Population
💰$115,112Median HH Income▲ 51% above avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$464,300Median Home Value▲ 67% above avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33%Hispanic: 45.6%Black: 10.7%Asian: 6.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White33.0%
Hispanic45.6%
Black10.7%
Asian6.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.53
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma2,980 (7.1%)
HS Graduate13,150 (31.5%)
Some College4,773 (11.4%)
Associates5,055 (12.1%)
Bachelors4,027 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree11,770 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 7.1%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS7.1%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College11.4%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$115,112 ▲ 51% above avg
Median Home Value$464,300 ▲ 67% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,885/mo
Total Housing Units21,435
Vacant Units2,111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
53%
About Bay Shore, NY

Bay Shore is a city in New York, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 68,648 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Bay Shore is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $115,112 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bay Shore is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $464,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,885 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bay Shore is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 45.6%.

Bay Shore, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Bay Shore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11706 68,648 $115,112 $464,300 $1,885 4.3% 37.8% 74.8%