City

Wading River, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Suffolk County  ·  New York

👥8,562Population
💰$147,100Median HH Income▲ 93% above avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$557,700Median Home Value▲ 100% above avg
🎓55.9%College Grads▲ 44% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.2%Hispanic: 10.1%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 0.4%Race
White87.2%
Hispanic10.1%
Black1.1%
Asian0.9%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty2.5% ▼ 75% below avg
College Grads55.9% ▲ 44% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma109 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,208 (21.1%)
Some College572 (10%)
Associates633 (11.1%)
Bachelors556 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree2,644 (46.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 21.1%Some College: 10%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 46.2%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad21.1%
Some College10.0%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate46.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.8%Renter: 1.2%Tenure
Owner98.8%
Renter1.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
58%

Financials

Median HH Income$147,100 ▲ 93% above avg
Median Home Value$557,700 ▲ 100% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units3,343
Vacant Units299

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
52%
About Wading River, NY

Wading River is a city in New York, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,562 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Wading River is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $147,100 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wading River is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $557,700, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wading River is well-educated. 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wading River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11792 8,562 $147,100 $557,700 5.2% 55.9% 98.8%