Bayport, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11705
Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,030
- 870/sq mi High-density area
- $164,300
- Median income Above-median income area
- $646,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bayport pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 870
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11705 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 11705 (Bayport, NY) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.9 in 2023 to 273.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11705 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bayport, Suffolk County, New York, home to 8,030 residents across 9.2 square miles, a density of 870 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11705 skews affluent, with a median household income of $164,300 (78% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,167. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.4% and unemployment is 1.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $646,500 (71% above the average New York ZIP), while 88.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,306.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11705 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 11705
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bayport, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11705.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 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 11705, Bayport, 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
8,030
Population
9.2
Area (sq mi)
870
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11705?
42.4
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
4.4%
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?
$164,300
Median Household Income
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$68,167
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11705 ranks among New York ZIPs
Bayport, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$164,300 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,626 New York 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
2,951housing units
2,951
Total Housing Units
2,866
Occupied Units
85
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$646,500
Median Home Value
+71% vs state ZIP avg
$2,306
Median Rent
1964
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
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11705 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.3% | 207 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 227 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 250 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 265 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 274 |
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 257 business establishments in ZIP 11705, employing approximately 2,047 people with a combined annual payroll of $115,279,000.
257
Businesses
2,047
Employees
$115.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 15.6% |
| Construction | 36 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.6% |
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 11705 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11772
Patchogue (11772)
44,837 residents
- 11741
Holbrook (11741)
27,655 residents
- 11738 17,638
Farmingville (11738)
17,638 residents
- 11782 15,814
Sayville (11782)
15,814 residents
- 11742 13,261
Holtsville (11742)
13,261 residents
- 11716 10,700
Bohemia (11716)
10,700 residents
- 11769 9,506
Oakdale (11769)
9,506 residents
- 11705 8,030
Bayport (11705)
8,030 residents
- 11715 4,752
Blue Point (11715)
4,752 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11705 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11705 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11796
West Sayville (11796)
$173,472 median income
- 11705
Bayport (11705)
$164,300 median income
- 11739
Great River (11739)
$164,286 median income
- 11715
Blue Point (11715)
$163,125 median income
- 11782
Sayville (11782)
$147,672 median income
- 11741
Holbrook (11741)
$144,346 median income
- 11738
Farmingville (11738)
$140,121 median income
- 11716
Bohemia (11716)
$128,889 median income
- 11742
Holtsville (11742)
$125,162 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11705 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11715 | Blue Point, NY | 4,752 | 1.1 mi |
| 11782 | Sayville, NY | 15,814 | 1.5 mi |
| 11796 | West Sayville, NY | 4,056 | 2.5 mi |
| 11741 | Holbrook, NY | 27,655 | 3.5 mi |
| 11742 | Holtsville, NY | 13,261 | 4.5 mi |
| 11772 | Patchogue, NY | 44,837 | 3.7 mi |
| 11769 | Oakdale, NY | 9,506 | 4.0 mi |
| 11716 | Bohemia, NY | 10,700 | 4.2 mi |
| 11738 | Farmingville, NY | 17,638 | 6.5 mi |
| 11739 | Great River, NY | 1,223 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11705, 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 (8,030 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 11705 in?
ZIP code 11705 (Bayport) 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 11705?
ZIP code 11705 in Bayport, NY has a population of 8,030 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11705?
The median household income in ZIP 11705 is $164,300, which is 115% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11705?
The median home value in ZIP 11705 is $646,500, which is 132% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11705?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11705 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11705?
ZIP code 11705 has 257 business establishments employing approximately 2,047 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11705?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11705 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (40), Construction (36), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11705?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11705 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 11705?
In ZIP code 11705, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.1% 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 11705?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11705 is 29.4 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 11705?
In ZIP code 11705, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11705?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11705 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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