City

Stony Brook, NY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Suffolk County  ·  New York

👥21,453Population
💰$157,695Median HH Income▲ 107% above avg
🎂22.8Median Age
🏠$590,000Median Home Value▲ 112% above avg
🎓74.6%College Grads▲ 93% above avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 61% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.3%Hispanic: 9.2%Black: 4.7%Asian: 27%Other: 1.5%Race
White57.3%
Hispanic9.2%
Black4.7%
Asian27.0%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
44%
25–44
13%
45–64
17%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.8 yrs
Avg HH Size-4.50
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads74.6% ▲ 93% above avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 61% above avg
No HS Diploma82 (1%)
HS Graduate1,054 (12.8%)
Some College371 (4.5%)
Associates598 (7.3%)
Bachelors724 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree5,376 (65.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 12.8%Some College: 4.5%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 65.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad12.8%
Some College4.5%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate65.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.6%Renter: 10.4%Tenure
Owner89.6%
Renter10.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
70%

Financials

Median HH Income$157,695 ▲ 107% above avg
Median Home Value$590,000 ▲ 112% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,652/mo
Total Housing Units4,856
Vacant Units353

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
38%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
17%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
33%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
52%
About Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook is a city in New York, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 21,453 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22.77 years.

Economically, Stony Brook is a affluent community. The median household income of $157,695 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Stony Brook is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $590,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,652 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stony Brook is highly educated. 74.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (57.31%).

Stony Brook, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Stony Brook
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11790 19,934 $157,695 $590,000 $2,652 7.1% 74.3% 89.6%

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