PlainZIP

Coram, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11727

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

29,030
1,230/sq mi
$103,287
Median income
$443,200
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
1,230
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11727 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11727 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coram, Suffolk County, New York, with 29,030 residents across 23.6 square miles, a density of 1,230 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11727 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,287 (12% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $49,320. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. Housing costs here run $443,200 for a typical home value (17% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,479 a month; 67.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. To put 11727 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 11727

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coram, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11727.

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 11727, Coram, 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

29,030

Population

23.6

Area (sq mi)

1,230

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 11727?

43.1

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

19.5%

Foreign-Born

White 53.0%
African American 15.9%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%

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?

$103,287

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$49,320

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11727 ranks nationally

Coram, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,287 Top 17% higher than 83% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

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

What does housing look like?

12,018

Total Housing Units

11,104

Occupied Units

914

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.5%
Renter 32.5%

$443,200

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$2,479

Median Rent

1979

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

311

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+211%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11727 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 205
2021 +11.5% 229
2022 +17.3% 269
2023 +7.0% 287
2024 +8.1% 311

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 433 business establishments in ZIP 11727, employing approximately 3,558 people with a combined annual payroll of $135,578,000.

433

Businesses

3,558

Employees

$135.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 61 14.1%
Construction 59 13.6%
Retail trade 56 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 53 12.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 36 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 7.4%
Transportation and warehousing 20 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 3.9%
Wholesale trade 16 3.7%
Finance and insurance 16 3.7%
Educational services 9 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.6%
Manufacturing 5 1.1%
Information 4 0.9%

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 11727 vs 11784 →

ZIP 11727 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 11727 ranks #2 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 11727 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 11727 ranks #null 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
11784 Selden, NY 24,655 2.1 mi
11953 Middle Island, NY 13,553 2.8 mi
11766 Mount Sinai, NY 12,635 3.8 mi
11776 Port Jefferson Station, NY 24,235 3.1 mi
11763 Medford, NY 28,506 4.0 mi
11738 Farmingville, NY 17,638 3.5 mi
11764 Miller Place, NY 13,200 4.0 mi
11720 Centereach, NY 29,189 4.2 mi
11789 Sound Beach, NY 7,895 5.5 mi
11742 Holtsville, NY 13,261 5.3 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

Suffolk County Coram, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11727 in? ▼
ZIP code 11727 (Coram) 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 11727? ▼
ZIP code 11727 in Coram, NY has a population of 29,030 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11727? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11727 is $103,287, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11727? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11727 is $443,200, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11727? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11727 is White at 53.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11727? ▼
ZIP code 11727 has 433 business establishments employing approximately 3,558 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11727? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11727 are: Health care and social assistance (61), Construction (59), Retail trade (56). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11727? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11727 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 11727? ▼
In ZIP code 11727, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 11727? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11727 is 33.8 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 11727? ▼
In ZIP code 11727, approximately 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11727? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11727 is 8.0% 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.