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 High-density area
- $145,652
- Median income Above-median income area
- $594,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11730 (East Islip, NY) rose +16.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.4 in 2023 to 289.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,048. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.9% and unemployment is 2.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $594,200 (57% above the average New York ZIP), while 84.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,732.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11730 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
50 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 11730?
43.4
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
9.4%
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?
$145,652
Median Household Income
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$62,048
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11730 ranks among New York ZIPs
East Islip, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$145,652 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,169housing units
5,169
Total Housing Units
4,994
Occupied Units
175
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$594,200
Median Home Value
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 11706
Bay Shore (11706)
62,543 residents
- 11722
Central Islip (11722)
35,177 residents
- 11751 14,961
Islip (11751)
14,961 residents
- 11730 14,712
East Islip (11730)
14,712 residents
- 11752 9,531
Islip Terrace (11752)
9,531 residents
- 11769 9,506
Oakdale (11769)
9,506 residents
- 11796 4,056
West Sayville (11796)
4,056 residents
- 11749 3,345
Islandia (11749)
3,345 residents
- 11718 3,103
Brightwaters (11718)
3,103 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11730 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11730 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11718
Brightwaters (11718)
$218,000 median income
- 11796
West Sayville (11796)
$173,472 median income
- 11739
Great River (11739)
$164,286 median income
- 11752
Islip Terrace (11752)
$151,917 median income
- 11730
East Islip (11730)
$145,652 median income
- 11770
Ocean Beach (11770)
$123,571 median income
- 11769
Oakdale (11769)
$123,558 median income
- 11706
Bay Shore (11706)
$119,603 median income
- 11751
Islip (11751)
$116,559 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11730, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,712 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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