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Babylon, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11702

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

14,498
615/sq mi
$137,652
Median income
$626,900
Median home value
51.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Babylon pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
615
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11702 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11702 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, home to 14,498 residents across 23.6 square miles, a density of 615 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11702 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,652 (49% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $69,210. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $626,900 (66% above the state average) with median rent at $2,436 per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 11702 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Suffolk County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 11702

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Babylon, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11702.

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 11702, Babylon, 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

14,498

Population

23.6

Area (sq mi)

615

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11702?

47.4

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

$137,652

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$69,210

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

32.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11702 ranks nationally

Babylon, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$137,652 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,861

Total Housing Units

5,432

Occupied Units

429

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$626,900

Median Home Value

+66% vs state

$2,436

Median Rent

1956

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11702 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 215
2021 +9.5% 235
2022 +7.7% 253
2023 +6.6% 270
2024 +6.6% 287

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 565 business establishments in ZIP 11702, employing approximately 4,377 people with a combined annual payroll of $225,942,000.

565

Businesses

4,377

Employees

$225.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 101 17.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 87 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 68 12.0%
Construction 65 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 62 11.0%
Retail trade 56 9.9%
Finance and insurance 30 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 3.7%
Wholesale trade 15 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.2%
Educational services 5 0.9%
Manufacturing 4 0.7%
Information 4 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 11702 vs 11795 →

ZIP 11702 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 11702 ranks #0 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 11702 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 11702 ranks #4 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
11795 West Islip, NY 26,030 3.7 mi
11703 North Babylon, NY 16,415 5.3 mi
11757 Lindenhurst, NY 45,700 3.7 mi
11726 Copiague, NY 19,857 4.4 mi
11704 West Babylon, NY 40,222 4.8 mi
11729 Deer Park, NY 28,032 7.4 mi
11718 Brightwaters, NY 3,103 5.2 mi
11701 Amityville, NY 27,109 5.3 mi
11706 Bay Shore, NY 62,543 5.7 mi
11758 Massapequa, NY 53,804 7.5 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 Babylon, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11702 in? ▼
ZIP code 11702 (Babylon) 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 11702? ▼
ZIP code 11702 in Babylon, NY has a population of 14,498 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11702? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11702 is $137,652, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11702? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11702 is $626,900, which is 125% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11702? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11702 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11702? ▼
ZIP code 11702 has 565 business establishments employing approximately 4,377 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11702? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11702 are: Health care and social assistance (101), Professional, scientific, and technical services (87), Other services (except public administration) (68). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11702? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11702 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 11702? ▼
In ZIP code 11702, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.0% 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 11702? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11702 is 32.9 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 11702? ▼
In ZIP code 11702, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11702? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11702 is 4.1% 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.