City

Oyster Bay, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Nassau County  ·  New York

👥10,173Population
💰$163,134Median HH Income▲ 114% above avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$921,300Median Home Value▲ 230% above avg
🎓66.2%College Grads▲ 71% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.9%Hispanic: 21.4%Black: 2.3%Asian: 4.8%Other: 3.5%Race
White65.9%
Hispanic21.4%
Black2.3%
Asian4.8%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads66.2% ▲ 71% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma54 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,249 (18%)
Some College378 (5.4%)
Associates665 (9.6%)
Bachelors575 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree4,025 (57.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 18%Some College: 5.4%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 57.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad18.0%
Some College5.4%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate57.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.8%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
82%

Financials

Median HH Income$163,134 ▲ 114% above avg
Median Home Value$921,300 ▲ 230% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,961/mo
Total Housing Units4,048
Vacant Units348

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
43%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
58%
About Oyster Bay, NY

Oyster Bay is a city in New York, located in Nassau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,173 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Oyster Bay is a affluent community. The median household income of $163,134 is more than double the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Oyster Bay is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $921,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,961 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oyster Bay is highly educated. 66.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (65.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oyster Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11771 10,173 $163,134 $921,300 $1,961 5.0% 66.2% 71.8%