PlainZIP

Amityville, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11701

Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,109
2,242/sq mi
$117,033
Median income
$499,500
Median home value
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Amityville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
2,242
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Amityville, Suffolk County, New York, with 27,109 residents across 12.1 square miles, a density of 2,242 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11701 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,033 (27% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $49,581. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. The typical home here is valued at $499,500 (32% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,481 monthly, and 70.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11701 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 11701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amityville, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11701.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11701, Amityville, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

27,109

Population

12.1

Area (sq mi)

2,242

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 11701?

42.6

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

25.0%

Foreign-Born

White 36.4%
African American 27.7%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$117,033

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$49,581

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11701 ranks nationally

Amityville, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$117,033 Top 11% higher than 89% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,928

Total Housing Units

9,340

Occupied Units

588

Vacant Units

3.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$499,500

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$2,481

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

307

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+207%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11701 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 212
2021 +11.4% 236
2022 +13.5% 268
2023 +7.6% 289
2024 +6.3% 307

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 815 business establishments in ZIP 11701, employing approximately 13,816 people with a combined annual payroll of $812,939,000.

815

Businesses

13,816

Employees

$812.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 126 15.5%
Construction 118 14.5%
Retail trade 99 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 89 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 84 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 58 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 56 6.9%
Wholesale trade 48 5.9%
Manufacturing 42 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 25 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 2.7%
Finance and insurance 17 2.1%
Educational services 13 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.2%
Information 6 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 11701 vs 11726 →

ZIP 11701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11701 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 11701 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
11726 Copiague, NY 19,857 0.9 mi
11762 Massapequa Park, NY 22,360 1.8 mi
11757 Lindenhurst, NY 45,700 2.1 mi
11758 Massapequa, NY 53,804 2.6 mi
11735 Farmingdale, NY 32,098 3.6 mi
11783 Seaford, NY 21,288 4.1 mi
11704 West Babylon, NY 40,222 3.7 mi
11747 Melville, NY 19,803 7.1 mi
11798 Wyandanch, NY 15,347 5.2 mi
11804 Old Bethpage, NY 5,010 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Suffolk County

11746 standard
Huntington Station, NY
Pop: 67,094
11706 standard
Bay Shore, NY
Pop: 62,543
11717 standard
Brentwood, NY
Pop: 60,745
11757 standard
Lindenhurst, NY
Pop: 45,700
11772 standard
Patchogue, NY
Pop: 44,837
11743 standard
Huntington, NY
Pop: 42,230

Related Areas

Suffolk County Amityville, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11701 in? ▼
ZIP code 11701 (Amityville) is located in Suffolk County, New York. Suffolk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/suffolk-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 11701? ▼
ZIP code 11701 in Amityville, NY has a population of 27,109 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11701 is $117,033, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11701? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11701 is $499,500, which is 80% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11701 is White at 36.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11701? ▼
ZIP code 11701 has 815 business establishments employing approximately 13,816 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11701 are: Other services (except public administration) (126), Construction (118), Retail trade (99). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11701? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11701 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11701? ▼
In ZIP code 11701, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 11701? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11701 is 28.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11701? ▼
In ZIP code 11701, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11701 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.