ZIP Code 11729
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Deer Park · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 28,032
- Median income
- $136,939
- Median home value
- $539,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.6%
- Land area
- 16.2 sq mi
1,727/sq mi
▲ 80% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 94% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
New York
ZIP code 11729 in Deer Park, New York has a population of 28,032. The median household income is $136,939, which is 80% above the national average. Median home value is $539,700, 94% above the US average. 37.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11729 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.2 square miles in Deer Park, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 28,032 residents, producing a population density of 1,727 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 11729 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11729 sits at $136,939 (48% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $50,951. The poverty rate stands at 3.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $539,700 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $1,928 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11729 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11729 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 11729
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11729.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
205 establishments
- Construction
Construction
187 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
151 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
147 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
121 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 11729, Deer Park, 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
28,032
Population
16.2
Area (sq mi)
1,727
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11729?
38.9
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
22.1%
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?
$136,939
Median Household Income
+48% vs state
$50,951
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 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?
9,045
Total Housing Units
8,697
Occupied Units
348
Vacant Units
3.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$539,700
Median Home Value
+43% vs state
$1,928
Median Rent
1963
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
+7.7%
YoY Change (2024)
312
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+212%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11729 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 216 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 235 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 267 |
| 2023 | +8.4% | 290 |
| 2024 | +7.7% | 312 |
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 1,359 business establishments in ZIP 11729, employing approximately 13,958 people with a combined annual payroll of $781,541,000.
1,359
Businesses
13,958
Employees
$781.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 205 | 15.1% |
| Construction | 187 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 151 | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 147 | 10.8% |
| Manufacturing | 121 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 118 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 94 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 90 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 87 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 37 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.2% |
| Information | 14 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
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 11729 vs 11703 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11703 | North Babylon, NY | 16,415 | 2.1 mi |
| 11798 | Wyandanch, NY | 15,347 | 2.9 mi |
| 11795 | West Islip, NY | 26,030 | 4.0 mi |
| 11704 | West Babylon, NY | 40,222 | 3.7 mi |
| 11717 | Brentwood, NY | 60,745 | 3.9 mi |
| 11746 | Huntington Station, NY | 67,094 | 4.1 mi |
| 11718 | Brightwaters, NY | 3,103 | 4.3 mi |
| 11731 | East Northport, NY | 30,184 | 6.9 mi |
| 11747 | Melville, NY | 19,803 | 4.8 mi |
| 11702 | Babylon, NY | 14,498 | 7.4 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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