Huntington, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11743
Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,230
- 643/sq mi High-density area
- $183,187
- Median income Above-median income area
- $783,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Huntington pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 643
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11743 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 11743 (Huntington, NY) rose +10.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 243.3 in 2023 to 268.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11743 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntington, Suffolk County, New York, with 42,230 residents across 65.7 square miles, a density of 643 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11743 skews affluent, with a median household income of $183,187 (98% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $89,157. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.6% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $783,100 (107% above the average New York ZIP), while 89.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,674.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11743 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 11743
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntington, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11743.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
337 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
314 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
211 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
203 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
185 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 11743, Huntington, 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
42,230
Population
65.7
Area (sq mi)
643
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11743?
43.7
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
10.9%
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?
$183,187
Median Household Income
+98% vs state ZIP avg
$89,157
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
38.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11743 ranks nationally
Huntington, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$183,187 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US 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
16,170housing units
16,170
Total Housing Units
15,708
Occupied Units
462
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$783,100
Median Home Value
+107% vs state ZIP avg
$2,674
Median Rent
1959
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
+10.2%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11743 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 189 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 208 |
| 2022 | +8.8% | 226 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 243 |
| 2024 | +10.2% | 268 |
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 1,973 business establishments in ZIP 11743, employing approximately 18,099 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,217,784,000.
1,973
Businesses
18,099
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 337 | 17.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 314 | 15.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 211 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 203 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 185 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 142 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 127 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 98 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 97 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 84 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 57 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 33 | 1.7% |
| Information | 31 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.2% |
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 11743 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11746
Huntington Station (11746)
67,094 residents
- 11743
Huntington (11743)
42,230 residents
- 11731
East Northport (11731)
30,184 residents
- 11791 25,076
Syosset (11791)
25,076 residents
- 11768 21,902
Northport (11768)
21,902 residents
- 11747 19,803
Melville (11747)
19,803 residents
- 11771 10,007
Oyster Bay (11771)
10,007 residents
- 11740 9,454
Greenlawn (11740)
9,454 residents
- 11797 9,041
Woodbury (11797)
9,041 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11743 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11743 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11724
Cold Spring Harbor (11724)
$250,000 median income
- 11791
Syosset (11791)
$202,962 median income
- 11721
Centerport (11721)
$197,179 median income
- 11797
Woodbury (11797)
$192,609 median income
- 11743
Huntington (11743)
$183,187 median income
- 11768
Northport (11768)
$172,570 median income
- 11746
Huntington Station (11746)
$164,589 median income
- 11731
East Northport (11731)
$161,132 median income
- 11747
Melville (11747)
$159,540 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11743 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11724 | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | 3,220 | 1.8 mi |
| 11721 | Centerport, NY | 6,292 | 3.1 mi |
| 11740 | Greenlawn, NY | 9,454 | 3.6 mi |
| 11797 | Woodbury, NY | 9,041 | 5.0 mi |
| 11771 | Oyster Bay, NY | 10,007 | 5.3 mi |
| 11747 | Melville, NY | 19,803 | 6.8 mi |
| 11731 | East Northport, NY | 30,184 | 5.9 mi |
| 11768 | Northport, NY | 21,902 | 5.6 mi |
| 11791 | Syosset, NY | 25,076 | 5.5 mi |
| 11746 | Huntington Station, NY | 67,094 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11743, 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 (42,230 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 11743 in?
ZIP code 11743 (Huntington) 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 11743?
ZIP code 11743 in Huntington, NY has a population of 42,230 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11743?
The median household income in ZIP 11743 is $183,187, which is 140% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11743?
The median home value in ZIP 11743 is $783,100, which is 182% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11743?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11743 is White at 75.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11743?
ZIP code 11743 has 1,973 business establishments employing approximately 18,099 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11743?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11743 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (337), Health care and social assistance (314), Other services (except public administration) (211). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11743?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11743 increased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 11743?
In ZIP code 11743, 76.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.5% 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 11743?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11743 is 38.4 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 11743?
In ZIP code 11743, approximately 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11743?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11743 is 3.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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