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 High-density area
- $164,286
- Median income Above-median income area
- $853,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11739 (Great River, NY) rose +12.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.9 in 2023 to 261.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $70,270. The poverty rate is 0.0%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $853,100 (125% above the average New York ZIP), while 96.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11739 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 11739
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Great River, NY
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$70,270
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 11739 ranks among New York ZIPs
Great River, 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)
$164,286 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
520housing units
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 ZIP avg
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 11739 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11722
Central Islip (11722)
35,177 residents
- 11782
Sayville (11782)
15,814 residents
- 11751
Islip (11751)
14,961 residents
- 11730
East Islip (11730)
14,712 residents
- 11716 10,700
Bohemia (11716)
10,700 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11739 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11739 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11796
West Sayville (11796)
$173,472 median income
- 11739
Great River (11739)
$164,286 median income
- 11752
Islip Terrace (11752)
$151,917 median income
- 11782
Sayville (11782)
$147,672 median income
- 11730
East Islip (11730)
$145,652 median income
- 11716
Bohemia (11716)
$128,889 median income
- 11770
Ocean Beach (11770)
$123,571 median income
- 11769
Oakdale (11769)
$123,558 median income
- 11751
Islip (11751)
$116,559 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11739, 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 (1,223 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 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.
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