ZIP Code 11739
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Great River · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 1,223
- Median income
- $164,286
- Median home value
- $853,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 61.9%
- Land area
- 2.1 sq mi
588/sq mi
▲ 115% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 207% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.5
New York
ZIP code 11739 in Great River, New York has a population of 1,223. The median household income is $164,286, which is 115% above the national average. Median home value is $853,100, 207% above the US average. 61.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11739 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.1 square miles in Great River, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 1,223 residents, producing a population density of 588 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 11739 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11739 sits at $164,286 (78% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $70,270. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $853,100 (125% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 96.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11739 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11739 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 11739
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11739.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 11739, Great River, 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
1,223
Population
2.1
Area (sq mi)
588
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11739?
52.5
Median Age
43.5%
Male
56.5%
Female
4.2%
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?
$164,286
Median Household Income
+78% vs state
$70,270
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
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?
520
Total Housing Units
472
Occupied Units
48
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$853,100
Median Home Value
+125% vs state
1962
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
+12.5%
YoY Change (2024)
262
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+162%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11739 have increased 12.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 176 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 200 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 227 |
| 2023 | +2.6% | 233 |
| 2024 | +12.5% | 262 |
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 41 business establishments in ZIP 11739, employing approximately 1,418 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,036,000.
41
Businesses
1,418
Employees
$95.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 19.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 19.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 7.3% |
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 11739 vs 11730 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11730 | East Islip, NY | 14,712 | 1.1 mi |
| 11769 | Oakdale, NY | 9,506 | 1.6 mi |
| 11752 | Islip Terrace, NY | 9,531 | 2.0 mi |
| 11751 | Islip, NY | 14,961 | 2.8 mi |
| 11796 | West Sayville, NY | 4,056 | 3.2 mi |
| 11716 | Bohemia, NY | 10,700 | 3.4 mi |
| 11782 | Sayville, NY | 15,814 | 4.2 mi |
| 11749 | Islandia, NY | 3,345 | 5.4 mi |
| 11770 | Ocean Beach, NY | 137 | 5.8 mi |
| 11722 | Central Islip, NY | 35,177 | 4.1 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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