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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
$129,195
Median income
$527,500
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $50,503. Local economic indicators show a 6.0% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $527,500 (39% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,182 monthly, and 74.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Suffolk County, letting you compare 11704 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 11704

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Babylon, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11704.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 11704?

40.2

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

14.4%

Foreign-Born

White 64.6%
African American 13.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%

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

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

$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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$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

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ZIP 11704 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 11704 ranks #3 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 11704 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 11704 ranks #7 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
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

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

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.