City

Central Islip, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Suffolk County  ·  New York

👥38,443Population
💰$110,365Median HH Income▲ 45% above avg
🎂34.1Median Age
🏠$407,100Median Home Value▲ 46% above avg
🎓28.7%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 16.1%Hispanic: 61.3%Black: 17.5%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.4%Race
White16.1%
Hispanic61.3%
Black17.5%
Asian1.8%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.87
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads28.7% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma1,602 (7.4%)
HS Graduate8,450 (39.2%)
Some College3,215 (14.9%)
Associates2,095 (9.7%)
Bachelors1,830 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree4,364 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 7.4%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS7.4%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College14.9%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
62%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,365 ▲ 45% above avg
Median Home Value$407,100 ▲ 46% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,094/mo
Total Housing Units10,824
Vacant Units947

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
52%
About Central Islip, NY

Central Islip is a city in New York, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 38,443 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.1 years.

Economically, Central Islip is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,365 is above the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Central Islip is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $407,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,094 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Central Islip is moderately educated. 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (61.28%).

Central Islip, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Central Islip
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11722 38,443 $110,365 $407,100 $2,094 5.7% 28.7% 77.0%