City

West Babylon, NY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Suffolk County  ·  New York

👥40,285Population
💰$127,034Median HH Income▲ 66% above avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$485,400Median Home Value▲ 74% above avg
🎓44.0%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.5%Hispanic: 20.9%Black: 11.7%Asian: 1.6%Other: 1.3%Race
White63.5%
Hispanic20.9%
Black11.7%
Asian1.6%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.07
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads44.0% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma1,385 (4.9%)
HS Graduate8,520 (30.4%)
Some College2,535 (9%)
Associates3,262 (11.6%)
Bachelors3,190 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree9,125 (32.6%)

Education

No HS: 4.9%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 9%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
No HS4.9%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College9.0%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.7%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
45%

Financials

Median HH Income$127,034 ▲ 66% above avg
Median Home Value$485,400 ▲ 74% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,089/mo
Total Housing Units13,406
Vacant Units482

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
33%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
52%
About West Babylon, NY

West Babylon is a city in New York, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 40,285 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, West Babylon is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $127,034 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in West Babylon is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $485,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,089 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Babylon is well-educated. 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.54%).

West Babylon, 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 West Babylon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11704 40,285 $127,034 $485,400 $2,089 6.0% 44.0% 73.7%