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Central Islip, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11722

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

35,177
1,863/sq mi
$114,049
Median income
$436,600
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Central Islip pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
1,863
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11722 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11722 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Central Islip, Suffolk County, New York, with 35,177 residents across 18.9 square miles, a density of 1,863 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11722 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,049 (23% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $33,630. Local economic indicators show a 9.2% poverty rate alongside 6.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $436,600 (15% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,055 monthly, and 78.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 11722 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Suffolk County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 11722

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Central Islip, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11722.

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 11722, Central Islip, 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

35,177

Population

18.9

Area (sq mi)

1,863

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11722?

34.9

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

37.2%

Foreign-Born

White 22.3%
African American 18.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 63.0%

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?

$114,049

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$33,630

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11722 ranks nationally

Central Islip, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,049 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 51.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

10,791

Total Housing Units

9,660

Occupied Units

1,131

Vacant Units

4.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$436,600

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$2,055

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

+14.2%

YoY Change (2024)

373

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+273%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11722 have increased 14.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +273% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.8% 241
2021 +9.5% 264
2022 +13.5% 299
2023 +9.1% 327
2024 +14.2% 373

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 607 business establishments in ZIP 11722, employing approximately 5,933 people with a combined annual payroll of $312,538,000.

607

Businesses

5,933

Employees

$312.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 117 19.3%
Retail trade 77 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 71 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 10.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 65 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 51 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 47 7.7%
Wholesale trade 26 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 26 4.3%
Manufacturing 14 2.3%
Finance and insurance 13 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 2.1%
Information 8 1.3%
Educational services 7 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 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

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ZIP 11722 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 11722 ranks #4 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 11722 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 11722 ranks #9 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
11752 Islip Terrace, NY 9,531 2.1 mi
11749 Islandia, NY 3,345 2.1 mi
11788 Hauppauge, NY 16,821 2.6 mi
11717 Brentwood, NY 60,745 3.0 mi
11751 Islip, NY 14,961 3.8 mi
11716 Bohemia, NY 10,700 3.6 mi
11787 Smithtown, NY 35,772 4.9 mi
11730 East Islip, NY 14,712 4.7 mi
11739 Great River, NY 1,223 4.1 mi
11779 Ronkonkoma, NY 38,421 4.6 mi

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Pop: 62,543
11717 standard
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Pop: 60,745
11757 standard
Lindenhurst, NY
Pop: 45,700
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Pop: 44,837
11743 standard
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Pop: 42,230

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11722 in? ▼
ZIP code 11722 (Central Islip) 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 11722? ▼
ZIP code 11722 in Central Islip, NY has a population of 35,177 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11722? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11722 is $114,049, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11722? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11722 is $436,600, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11722? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11722 is Two or More Ethnicities at 23.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 63.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11722? ▼
ZIP code 11722 has 607 business establishments employing approximately 5,933 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11722? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11722 are: Construction (117), Retail trade (77), Other services (except public administration) (71). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11722? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11722 increased by 14.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 273%. 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 11722? ▼
In ZIP code 11722, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 11722? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11722 is 27.1 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 11722? ▼
In ZIP code 11722, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11722? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11722 is 9.2% 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.