City

Rocky Point, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Suffolk County  ·  New York

👥12,919Population
💰$119,656Median HH Income▲ 57% above avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$410,900Median Home Value▲ 47% above avg
🎓49.2%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.3%Hispanic: 17.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.9%Other: 4.2%Race
White76.3%
Hispanic17.9%
Black0.6%
Asian0.9%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty2.3% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads49.2% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma97 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,230 (26.8%)
Some College814 (9.8%)
Associates1,088 (13.1%)
Bachelors773 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree3,324 (39.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 39.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College9.8%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate39.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94%Renter: 6%Tenure
Owner94.0%
Renter6.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
61%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$119,656 ▲ 57% above avg
Median Home Value$410,900 ▲ 47% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,948/mo
Total Housing Units5,028
Vacant Units260

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
54%
About Rocky Point, NY

Rocky Point is a city in New York, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,919 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Rocky Point is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $119,656 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rocky Point is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $410,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,948 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rocky Point is well-educated. 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.32%).

Rocky Point, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Rocky Point
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11778 12,919 $119,656 $410,900 $1,948 5.3% 49.2% 94.0%