ZIP Code 11743
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Huntington · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 42,230
- Median income
- $183,187
- Median home value
- $783,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 63.5%
- Land area
- 65.7 sq mi
643/sq mi
▲ 140% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 182% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.7
New York
ZIP code 11743 in Huntington, New York has a population of 42,230. The median household income is $183,187, which is 140% above the national average. Median home value is $783,100, 182% above the US average. 63.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11743 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.7 square miles in Huntington, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 42,230 residents, producing a population density of 643 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 11743 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11743 sits at $183,187 (98% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $89,157. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $783,100 (107% above the state average) with median rent at $2,674 per month, and 89.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11743 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11743 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 11743
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$89,157
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
38.4 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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11743 vs 11724 →
| 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 |
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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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