ZIP Code 11704
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West Babylon · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 40,222
- Median income
- $129,195
- Median home value
- $527,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.4%
- Land area
- 20.9 sq mi
1,925/sq mi
▲ 69% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 90% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.2
New York
ZIP code 11704 in West Babylon, New York has a population of 40,222. The median household income is $129,195, which is 69% above the national average. Median home value is $527,500, 90% above the US average. 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11704 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.9 square miles in West Babylon, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 40,222 residents, producing a population density of 1,925 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 11704 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11704 sits at $129,195 (40% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $50,503. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $527,500 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $2,182 per month, and 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11704 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11704 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 11704
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11704.
- Construction
Construction
205 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
125 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
117 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
88 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11704, West Babylon, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
40,222
Population
20.9
Area (sq mi)
1,925
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11704?
40.2
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
14.4%
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?
$129,195
Median Household Income
+40% vs state
$50,503
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
13,206
Total Housing Units
12,754
Occupied Units
452
Vacant Units
3.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$527,500
Median Home Value
+39% vs state
$2,182
Median Rent
1962
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
+10.2%
YoY Change (2024)
324
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+224%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11704 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +224% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 218 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 243 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 277 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 294 |
| 2024 | +10.2% | 324 |
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 1,083 business establishments in ZIP 11704, employing approximately 12,470 people with a combined annual payroll of $710,740,000.
1,083
Businesses
12,470
Employees
$710.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 205 | 18.9% |
| Retail trade | 125 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 117 | 10.8% |
| Manufacturing | 88 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 84 | 7.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 84 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 82 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 80 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 45 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.3% |
| Information | 12 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 11704 vs 11757 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11757 | Lindenhurst, NY | 45,700 | 2.1 mi |
| 11703 | North Babylon, NY | 16,415 | 2.1 mi |
| 11798 | Wyandanch, NY | 15,347 | 2.6 mi |
| 11795 | West Islip, NY | 26,030 | 3.2 mi |
| 11726 | Copiague, NY | 19,857 | 3.3 mi |
| 11729 | Deer Park, NY | 28,032 | 3.7 mi |
| 11735 | Farmingdale, NY | 32,098 | 4.0 mi |
| 11701 | Amityville, NY | 27,109 | 3.7 mi |
| 11718 | Brightwaters, NY | 3,103 | 5.0 mi |
| 11746 | Huntington Station, NY | 67,094 | 6.7 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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