ZIP Code 11720
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Centereach · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 29,189
- Median income
- $134,898
- Median home value
- $518,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.7%
- Land area
- 21.2 sq mi
1,380/sq mi
▲ 77% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 86% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.8
New York
ZIP code 11720 in Centereach, New York has a population of 29,189. The median household income is $134,898, which is 77% above the national average. Median home value is $518,600, 86% above the US average. 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11720 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.2 square miles in Centereach, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 29,189 residents, producing a population density of 1,380 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 11720 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11720 sits at $134,898 (46% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $48,733. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $518,600 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $2,374 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11720 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, 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 11720 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 11720
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11720.
- Construction
Construction
100 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 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 11720, Centereach, 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
29,189
Population
21.2
Area (sq mi)
1,380
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11720?
38.8
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
17.1%
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?
$134,898
Median Household Income
+46% vs state
$48,733
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 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?
9,529
Total Housing Units
8,860
Occupied Units
669
Vacant Units
3.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$518,600
Median Home Value
+37% vs state
$2,374
Median Rent
1969
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
+9.9%
YoY Change (2024)
305
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+205%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11720 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 200 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 225 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 259 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 278 |
| 2024 | +9.9% | 305 |
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 598 business establishments in ZIP 11720, employing approximately 5,738 people with a combined annual payroll of $229,207,000.
598
Businesses
5,738
Employees
$229.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 100 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 88 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 64 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 63 | 10.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 16 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.0% |
| Information | 6 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 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 11720 vs 11784 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11784 | Selden, NY | 24,655 | 2.1 mi |
| 11755 | Lake Grove, NY | 12,387 | 2.0 mi |
| 11738 | Farmingville, NY | 17,638 | 3.2 mi |
| 11776 | Port Jefferson Station, NY | 24,235 | 3.5 mi |
| 11790 | Stony Brook, NY | 18,511 | 3.5 mi |
| 11794 | Stony Brook, NY | 3,165 | 3.8 mi |
| 11741 | Holbrook, NY | 27,655 | 5.3 mi |
| 11767 | Nesconset, NY | 14,530 | 3.7 mi |
| 11727 | Coram, NY | 29,030 | 4.2 mi |
| 11779 | Ronkonkoma, NY | 38,421 | 4.3 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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