West Babylon, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11704
Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,222
- 1,925/sq mi High-density area
- $129,195
- Median income Above-median income area
- $527,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Babylon pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,925
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11704 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 11704 (West Babylon, NY) rose +10.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 294.0 in 2023 to 323.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11704 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, with 40,222 residents across 20.9 square miles, a density of 1,925 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11704 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,195 (40% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,503. The poverty rate is 6.0%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $527,500 (39% above the average New York ZIP), while 74.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,182.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11704 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 11704
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Babylon, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$50,503
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11704 ranks nationally
West Babylon, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$129,195 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US 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
13,206housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 11704 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11746
Huntington Station (11746)
67,094 residents
- 11757
Lindenhurst (11757)
45,700 residents
- 11704
West Babylon (11704)
40,222 residents
- 11735
Farmingdale (11735)
32,098 residents
- 11729
Deer Park (11729)
28,032 residents
- 11701
Amityville (11701)
27,109 residents
- 11795 26,030
West Islip (11795)
26,030 residents
- 11726 19,857
Copiague (11726)
19,857 residents
- 11703 16,415
North Babylon (11703)
16,415 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11704 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11704 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11718
Brightwaters (11718)
$218,000 median income
- 11795
West Islip (11795)
$177,269 median income
- 11746
Huntington Station (11746)
$164,589 median income
- 11735
Farmingdale (11735)
$139,443 median income
- 11703
North Babylon (11703)
$137,158 median income
- 11729
Deer Park (11729)
$136,939 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 11704 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11704, 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 (40,222 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 11704 in?
ZIP code 11704 (West 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 11704?
ZIP code 11704 in West Babylon, NY has a population of 40,222 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11704?
The median household income in ZIP 11704 is $129,195, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11704?
The median home value in ZIP 11704 is $527,500, which is 90% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11704?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11704 is White at 64.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11704?
ZIP code 11704 has 1,083 business establishments employing approximately 12,470 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11704?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11704 are: Construction (205), Retail trade (125), Other services (except public administration) (117). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11704?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11704 increased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 224%. 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 11704?
In ZIP code 11704, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 11704?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11704 is 31.2 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 11704?
In ZIP code 11704, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11704?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11704 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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