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East Islip, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11730

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

14,712
743/sq mi
$145,652
Median income
$594,200
Median home value
43.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
743
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11730 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11730 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Islip, Suffolk County, New York, home to 14,712 residents across 19.8 square miles, a density of 743 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11730 skews affluent, with a median household income of $145,652 (58% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $62,048. Poverty here runs at 4.9%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. Median home value sits at $594,200 (57% above the state average), median rent at $2,732 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 11730 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 11730

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Islip, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11730.

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 11730, East 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

14,712

Population

19.8

Area (sq mi)

743

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11730?

43.4

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%

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?

$145,652

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$62,048

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11730 ranks nationally

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

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

$145,652 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,169

Total Housing Units

4,994

Occupied Units

175

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$594,200

Median Home Value

+57% vs state

$2,732

Median Rent

1957

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

+16.8%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11730 have increased 16.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 201
2021 +7.6% 216
2022 +12.0% 242
2023 +2.1% 247
2024 +16.8% 289

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 418 business establishments in ZIP 11730, employing approximately 3,261 people with a combined annual payroll of $131,884,000.

418

Businesses

3,261

Employees

$131.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 64 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 55 13.2%
Retail trade 54 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 52 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 38 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 7.2%
Finance and insurance 21 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.3%
Wholesale trade 13 3.1%
Educational services 6 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.2%
Information 4 1.0%

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 11730 vs 11739 →

ZIP 11730 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 11730 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 11730 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 11730 ranks #5 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
11739 Great River, NY 1,223 1.1 mi
11752 Islip Terrace, NY 9,531 2.7 mi
11751 Islip, NY 14,961 2.3 mi
11769 Oakdale, NY 9,506 2.6 mi
11706 Bay Shore, NY 62,543 4.0 mi
11722 Central Islip, NY 35,177 4.7 mi
11796 West Sayville, NY 4,056 4.0 mi
11770 Ocean Beach, NY 137 5.0 mi
11718 Brightwaters, NY 3,103 4.7 mi
11749 Islandia, NY 3,345 6.2 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 11730 in? ▼
ZIP code 11730 (East 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 11730? ▼
ZIP code 11730 in East Islip, NY has a population of 14,712 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11730? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11730 is $145,652, which is 91% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11730? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11730 is $594,200, which is 114% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11730? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11730 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11730? ▼
ZIP code 11730 has 418 business establishments employing approximately 3,261 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11730? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11730 are: Construction (64), Health care and social assistance (55), Retail trade (54). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11730? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11730 increased by 16.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 11730? ▼
In ZIP code 11730, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.0% 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 11730? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11730 is 29.7 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 11730? ▼
In ZIP code 11730, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11730? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11730 is 4.9% 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.