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Brightwaters, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11718

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

3,103
1,283/sq mi
$218,000
Median income
$768,600
Median home value
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brightwaters pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
1,283
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11718 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11718 covers 2.4 square miles in Brightwaters, Suffolk County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,103 residents on file, a density of 1,283 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11718 skews affluent, with a median household income of $218,000 (136% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $80,489. The poverty rate stands at 0.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $768,600 (103% above the state average), median rent at $1,728 a month, and owner-occupancy at 96.4%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11718 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 11718

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brightwaters, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11718.

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 11718, Brightwaters, 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

3,103

Population

2.4

Area (sq mi)

1,283

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11718?

41.8

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$218,000

Median Household Income

+136% vs state

$80,489

Per Capita Income

0.2%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11718 ranks nationally

Brightwaters, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$218,000 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 74.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,054

Total Housing Units

1,054

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.4%
Renter 3.6%

$768,600

Median Home Value

+103% vs state

$1,728

Median Rent

1945

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

+12.2%

YoY Change (2024)

290

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+190%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11718 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.0% 207
2021 +2.1% 211
2022 +11.7% 236
2023 +9.4% 258
2024 +12.2% 290

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 89 business establishments in ZIP 11718, employing approximately 647 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,139,000.

89

Businesses

647

Employees

$60.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 19 21.4%
Construction 12 13.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 13.5%
Accommodation and food services 10 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.7%
Wholesale trade 5 5.6%
Retail trade 5 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.6%
Manufacturing 3 3.4%

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 11718 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 11718 ranks #0 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 11718 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 11718 ranks the highest 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
11706 Bay Shore, NY 62,543 0.7 mi
11795 West Islip, NY 26,030 2.0 mi
11751 Islip, NY 14,961 2.7 mi
11703 North Babylon, NY 16,415 3.4 mi
11717 Brentwood, NY 60,745 4.5 mi
11730 East Islip, NY 14,712 4.7 mi
11704 West Babylon, NY 40,222 5.0 mi
11729 Deer Park, NY 28,032 4.3 mi
11739 Great River, NY 1,223 5.5 mi
11702 Babylon, NY 14,498 5.2 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 11718 in? ▼
ZIP code 11718 (Brightwaters) 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 11718? ▼
ZIP code 11718 in Brightwaters, NY has a population of 3,103 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11718? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11718 is $218,000, which is 186% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11718? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11718 is $768,600, which is 176% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11718? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11718 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11718? ▼
ZIP code 11718 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 647 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11718? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11718 are: Other services (except public administration) (19), Construction (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11718? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11718 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 11718? ▼
In ZIP code 11718, 74.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.6% 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 11718? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11718 is 32.2 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 11718? ▼
In ZIP code 11718, approximately 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11718? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11718 is 0.2% 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.