ZIP Code 11706
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Bay Shore · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 62,543
- Median income
- $119,603
- Median home value
- $494,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.7%
- Land area
- 44.1 sq mi
1,417/sq mi
▲ 57% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 78% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.6
New York
ZIP code 11706 in Bay Shore, New York has a population of 62,543. The median household income is $119,603, which is 57% above the national average. Median home value is $494,300, 78% above the US average. 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11706 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 44.1 square miles in Bay Shore, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 62,543 residents, producing a population density of 1,417 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 11706 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11706 sits at $119,603 (29% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $41,216. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $494,300 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $2,025 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11706 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11706 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 11706
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11706.
- Construction
Construction
269 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
260 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
192 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
175 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
156 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 11706, Bay Shore, 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
62,543
Population
44.1
Area (sq mi)
1,417
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11706?
36.6
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
32.5%
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?
$119,603
Median Household Income
+29% vs state
$41,216
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 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?
21,461
Total Housing Units
19,431
Occupied Units
2,030
Vacant Units
3.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$494,300
Median Home Value
+31% vs state
$2,025
Median Rent
1965
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
+12.0%
YoY Change (2024)
350
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+250%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11706 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +250% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.4% | 234 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 260 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 296 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 313 |
| 2024 | +12.0% | 350 |
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 1,735 business establishments in ZIP 11706, employing approximately 24,961 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,604,407,000.
1,735
Businesses
24,961
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 269 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 260 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 192 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 175 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 156 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 128 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 124 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 90 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 78 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 75 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 68 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 29 | 1.7% |
| Information | 17 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 13 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.2% |
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 11706 vs 11718 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11718 | Brightwaters, NY | 3,103 | 0.7 mi |
| 11751 | Islip, NY | 14,961 | 2.0 mi |
| 11795 | West Islip, NY | 26,030 | 2.7 mi |
| 11717 | Brentwood, NY | 60,745 | 4.3 mi |
| 11730 | East Islip, NY | 14,712 | 4.0 mi |
| 11703 | North Babylon, NY | 16,415 | 4.0 mi |
| 11739 | Great River, NY | 1,223 | 4.8 mi |
| 11752 | Islip Terrace, NY | 9,531 | 4.7 mi |
| 11729 | Deer Park, NY | 28,032 | 4.7 mi |
| 11704 | West Babylon, NY | 40,222 | 5.7 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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