ZIP Code 11733
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East Setauket · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 18,949
- Median income
- $173,281
- Median home value
- $683,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 62.2%
- Land area
- 30.6 sq mi
620/sq mi
▲ 127% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 146% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.8
New York
ZIP code 11733 in East Setauket, New York has a population of 18,949. The median household income is $173,281, which is 127% above the national average. Median home value is $683,400, 146% above the US average. 62.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11733 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.6 square miles in East Setauket, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 18,949 residents, producing a population density of 620 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 11733 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11733 sits at $173,281 (87% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $80,855. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $683,400 (81% above the state average) with median rent at $2,411 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11733 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, 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 11733 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 11733
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11733.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
132 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
98 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 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 11733, East Setauket, 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
18,949
Population
30.6
Area (sq mi)
620
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11733?
44.8
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
12.3%
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?
$173,281
Median Household Income
+87% vs state
$80,855
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 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?
6,642
Total Housing Units
6,137
Occupied Units
505
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$683,400
Median Home Value
+81% vs state
$2,411
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
+12.4%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11733 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 171 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 186 |
| 2022 | +12.2% | 208 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 218 |
| 2024 | +12.4% | 245 |
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 665 business establishments in ZIP 11733, employing approximately 5,672 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,673,584,000.
665
Businesses
5,672
Employees
$1.7B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 132 | 19.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 98 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 63 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 63 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 4.5% |
| Educational services | 15 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.8% |
| Information | 11 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.2% |
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 11733 vs 11794 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11794 | Stony Brook, NY | 3,165 | 1.9 mi |
| 11790 | Stony Brook, NY | 18,511 | 2.4 mi |
| 11777 | Port Jefferson, NY | 8,968 | 2.4 mi |
| 11776 | Port Jefferson Station, NY | 24,235 | 3.5 mi |
| 11755 | Lake Grove, NY | 12,387 | 5.5 mi |
| 11720 | Centereach, NY | 29,189 | 4.8 mi |
| 11766 | Mount Sinai, NY | 12,635 | 4.7 mi |
| 11780 | Saint James, NY | 15,524 | 4.6 mi |
| 11764 | Miller Place, NY | 13,200 | 6.8 mi |
| 11767 | Nesconset, NY | 14,530 | 6.8 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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