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 High-density area
- $117,033
- Median income Above-median income area
- $499,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11701 (Amityville, NY) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 288.6 in 2023 to 306.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,581. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 3.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $499,500 (32% above the average New York ZIP), while 70.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,481.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11701 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
126 establishments
- Construction
Construction
118 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
99 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
89 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
84 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 11701?
42.6
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
25.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$49,581
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11701 ranks among New York ZIPs
Amityville, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$117,033 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,928housing units
9,928
Total Housing Units
9,340
Occupied Units
588
Vacant Units
3.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$499,500
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 11758
Massapequa (11758)
53,804 residents
- 11757
Lindenhurst (11757)
45,700 residents
- 11704
West Babylon (11704)
40,222 residents
- 11735
Farmingdale (11735)
32,098 residents
- 11701
Amityville (11701)
27,109 residents
- 11762
Massapequa Park (11762)
22,360 residents
- 11783 21,288
Seaford (11783)
21,288 residents
- 11726 19,857
Copiague (11726)
19,857 residents
- 11747 19,803
Melville (11747)
19,803 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11701 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11804
Old Bethpage (11804)
$190,469 median income
- 11783
Seaford (11783)
$176,993 median income
- 11762
Massapequa Park (11762)
$169,624 median income
- 11747
Melville (11747)
$159,540 median income
- 11758
Massapequa (11758)
$154,110 median income
- 11735
Farmingdale (11735)
$139,443 median income
- 11704
West Babylon (11704)
$129,195 median income
- 11726
Copiague (11726)
$128,425 median income
- 11757
Lindenhurst (11757)
$127,889 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11701, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,109 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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