PlainZIP

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
$183,187
Median income
$783,100
Median home value
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $89,157. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. Housing costs here run $783,100 for a typical home value (107% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,674 a month; 89.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 11743?

43.7

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

10.9%

Foreign-Born

White 75.2%
African American 4.8%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%

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

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

$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%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.5%

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

Owner 89.8%
Renter 10.2%

$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

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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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11743 ranks #2 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 11743 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 11743 ranks #5 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
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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Pop: 67,094
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Pop: 62,543
11717 standard
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Pop: 60,745
11757 standard
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Pop: 45,700
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Pop: 44,837
11704 standard
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Pop: 40,222

Related Areas

Suffolk County Huntington, NY New York

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.

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