City

Selden, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Suffolk County  ·  New York

👥25,986Population
💰$105,268Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$435,600Median Home Value▲ 56% above avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.2%Hispanic: 20.9%Black: 3.5%Asian: 7.3%Other: 3.2%Race
White64.2%
Hispanic20.9%
Black3.5%
Asian7.3%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.06
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma222 (1.3%)
HS Graduate6,002 (35.4%)
Some College1,608 (9.5%)
Associates1,858 (11%)
Bachelors2,193 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree5,084 (30%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 30%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College9.5%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate30.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
62%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,268 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$435,600 ▲ 56% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,273/mo
Total Housing Units8,759
Vacant Units318

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
52%
About Selden, NY

Selden is a city in New York, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,986 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Selden is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,268 is above the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Selden is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $435,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,273 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Selden is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Selden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11784 25,986 $105,268 $435,600 $2,273 4.1% 42.9% 85.5%