City

Lake Grove, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Suffolk County  ·  New York

👥11,953Population
💰$120,306Median HH Income▲ 58% above avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$558,900Median Home Value▲ 100% above avg
🎓55.3%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.7%Hispanic: 15.2%Black: 1%Asian: 11.2%Other: 2%Race
White69.7%
Hispanic15.2%
Black1.0%
Asian11.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads55.3% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma124 (1.6%)
HS Graduate2,123 (27.2%)
Some College583 (7.5%)
Associates663 (8.5%)
Bachelors606 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree3,717 (47.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 47.6%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad27.2%
Some College7.5%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate47.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.1%Renter: 19.9%Tenure
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
62%

Financials

Median HH Income$120,306 ▲ 58% above avg
Median Home Value$558,900 ▲ 100% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,197/mo
Total Housing Units4,146
Vacant Units94

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
52%
About Lake Grove, NY

Lake Grove is a city in New York, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,953 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Lake Grove is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $120,306 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Grove is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $558,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,197 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Grove is well-educated. 55.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (69.71%).

Lake Grove, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Lake Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11755 11,953 $120,306 $558,900 $2,197 5.8% 55.3% 80.1%