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North Babylon, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11703

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

16,415
2,035/sq mi
$137,158
Median income
$521,700
Median home value
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Babylon pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
2,035
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11703 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11703 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, home to 16,415 residents across 8.1 square miles, a density of 2,035 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11703 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,158 (48% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $50,060. Local economic indicators show a 3.1% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $521,700 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,971 per month, and 86.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 11703, plus 6 more within Suffolk County, give a clearer read than the 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 11703

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Babylon, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11703.

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 11703, North 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

16,415

Population

8.1

Area (sq mi)

2,035

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11703?

42.4

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

15.1%

Foreign-Born

White 61.1%
African American 16.1%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%

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?

$137,158

Median Household Income

+48% vs state

$50,060

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

35.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11703 ranks nationally

North Babylon, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$137,158 Top 6% higher than 94% 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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,670

Total Housing Units

5,565

Occupied Units

105

Vacant Units

3.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%

$521,700

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,971

Median Rent

1961

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

312

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+212%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11703 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 212
2021 +12.1% 238
2022 +15.0% 273
2023 +6.6% 291
2024 +7.1% 312

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 328 business establishments in ZIP 11703, employing approximately 2,515 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,536,000.

328

Businesses

2,515

Employees

$96.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 55 16.8%
Construction 47 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 38 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 37 11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 29 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 6.4%
Finance and insurance 18 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 4.3%
Wholesale trade 8 2.4%
Educational services 8 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.8%
Manufacturing 5 1.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 11703 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 11703 ranks #7 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 11703 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 11703 ranks #5 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
11729 Deer Park, NY 28,032 2.1 mi
11704 West Babylon, NY 40,222 2.1 mi
11795 West Islip, NY 26,030 2.2 mi
11798 Wyandanch, NY 15,347 3.0 mi
11718 Brightwaters, NY 3,103 3.4 mi
11702 Babylon, NY 14,498 5.3 mi
11706 Bay Shore, NY 62,543 4.0 mi
11757 Lindenhurst, NY 45,700 4.0 mi
11735 Farmingdale, NY 32,098 5.6 mi
11751 Islip, NY 14,961 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 North Babylon, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11703 in? ▼
ZIP code 11703 (North 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 11703? ▼
ZIP code 11703 in North Babylon, NY has a population of 16,415 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11703? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11703 is $137,158, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11703? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11703 is $521,700, which is 88% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11703? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11703 is White at 61.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11703? ▼
ZIP code 11703 has 328 business establishments employing approximately 2,515 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11703? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11703 are: Retail trade (55), Construction (47), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11703? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11703 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. 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 11703? ▼
In ZIP code 11703, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.0% 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 11703? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11703 is 35.5 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 11703? ▼
In ZIP code 11703, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11703? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11703 is 3.1% 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.