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Bohemia, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11716

Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,700
473/sq mi
$128,889
Median income
$559,800
Median home value
40.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bohemia 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 11%
home value, US ZIPs
473
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11716 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11716 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bohemia, Suffolk County, New York, home to 10,700 residents across 22.6 square miles, a density of 473 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11716 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,889 (39% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $53,199. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.0%. Housing costs here run $559,800 for a typical home value (48% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,572 a month; 84.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 11716, plus 6 more within Suffolk County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 11716

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bohemia, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11716.

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 11716, Bohemia, 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

10,700

Population

22.6

Area (sq mi)

473

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11716?

43.0

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 83.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$128,889

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$53,199

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11716 ranks nationally

Bohemia, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$128,889 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 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,541

Total Housing Units

3,340

Occupied Units

201

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$559,800

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$2,572

Median Rent

1970

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

283

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+183%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11716 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 198
2021 +11.7% 221
2022 +9.1% 242
2023 +4.6% 253
2024 +11.9% 283

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 1,031 business establishments in ZIP 11716, employing approximately 16,191 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,251,778,000.

1,031

Businesses

16,191

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 167 16.2%
Wholesale trade 143 13.9%
Manufacturing 122 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 112 10.9%
Retail trade 85 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 67 6.5%
Other services (except public administration) 65 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 56 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 56 5.4%
Finance and insurance 43 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 23 2.2%
Information 19 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.2%
Educational services 9 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.7%

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 11716 vs 11769 →

ZIP 11716 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 11716 ranks #6 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 11716 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 11716 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
11769 Oakdale, NY 9,506 2.4 mi
11779 Ronkonkoma, NY 38,421 2.9 mi
11752 Islip Terrace, NY 9,531 2.7 mi
11796 West Sayville, NY 4,056 3.1 mi
11739 Great River, NY 1,223 3.4 mi
11749 Islandia, NY 3,345 3.4 mi
11782 Sayville, NY 15,814 3.3 mi
11722 Central Islip, NY 35,177 3.6 mi
11741 Holbrook, NY 27,655 3.4 mi
11767 Nesconset, NY 14,530 5.1 mi

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11743 standard
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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11716 in? ▼
ZIP code 11716 (Bohemia) 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 11716? ▼
ZIP code 11716 in Bohemia, NY has a population of 10,700 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11716? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11716 is $128,889, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11716? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11716 is $559,800, which is 101% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11716? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11716 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11716? ▼
ZIP code 11716 has 1,031 business establishments employing approximately 16,191 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11716? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11716 are: Construction (167), Wholesale trade (143), Manufacturing (122). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11716? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11716 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 11716? ▼
In ZIP code 11716, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.5% 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 11716? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11716 is 27.4 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 11716? ▼
In ZIP code 11716, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11716? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11716 is 7.8% 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.