PlainZIP

Great River, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11739

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

1,223
588/sq mi
$164,286
Median income
$853,100
Median home value
61.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
588
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11739 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11739 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Great River, Suffolk County, New York, home to just 1,223 residents across 2.1 square miles, a density of 588 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11739 skews affluent, with a median household income of $164,286 (78% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $70,270. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.5%. Median home value sits at $853,100 (125% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 96.2%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is -. To put 11739 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 11739

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Great River, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11739.

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 11739, Great River, 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

1,223

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

588

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11739?

52.5

Median Age

43.5%

Male

56.5%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

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

How ZIP 11739 ranks nationally

Great River, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$164,286 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 77.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.9%

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

Owner 96.2%
Renter 3.8%

$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

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ZIP 11739 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 11739 ranks #0 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 11739 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 11739 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Suffolk County

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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

Suffolk County Great River, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11739 in? ▼
ZIP code 11739 (Great River) 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 11739? ▼
ZIP code 11739 in Great River, NY has a population of 1,223 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11739? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11739 is $164,286, which is 115% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11739? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11739 is $853,100, which is 207% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11739? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11739 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11739? ▼
ZIP code 11739 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 1,418 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11739? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11739 are: Construction (8), Accommodation and food services (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11739? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11739 increased by 12.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 11739? ▼
In ZIP code 11739, 77.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11739? ▼
In ZIP code 11739, approximately 96.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.