Huntington Station, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11746
Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 67,094
- 1,085/sq mi High-density area
- $164,589
- Median income Above-median income area
- $695,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Huntington Station pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,085
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11746 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 11746 (Huntington Station, NY) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.9 in 2023 to 269.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11746 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntington Station, Suffolk County, New York, with 67,094 residents across 61.9 square miles, a density of 1,085 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11746 skews affluent, with a median household income of $164,589 (78% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $71,105. The poverty rate is 5.4%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $695,200 (84% above the average New York ZIP), while 85.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,105.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11746 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 11746
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntington Station, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11746.
- Construction
Construction
318 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
289 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
276 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
207 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
198 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 11746, Huntington Station, 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
67,094
Population
61.9
Area (sq mi)
1,085
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11746?
45.6
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
19.8%
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?
$164,589
Median Household Income
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$71,105
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11746 ranks nationally
Huntington Station, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$164,589 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
22,409housing units
22,409
Total Housing Units
21,489
Occupied Units
920
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$695,200
Median Home Value
+84% vs state ZIP avg
$2,105
Median Rent
1965
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
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11746 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 191 |
| 2021 | +8.0% | 206 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 237 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 247 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 270 |
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 2,020 business establishments in ZIP 11746, employing approximately 15,647 people with a combined annual payroll of $811,256,000.
2,020
Businesses
15,647
Employees
$811.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 318 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 289 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 276 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 207 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 198 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 197 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 116 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 99 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 86 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 57 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 37 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 29 | 1.4% |
| Information | 22 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.3% |
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 11746 vs 11740 →
ZIP 11746 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
- 11704
West Babylon (11704)
40,222 residents
- 11731
East Northport (11731)
30,184 residents
- 11725
Commack (11725)
29,150 residents
- 11729
Deer Park (11729)
28,032 residents
- 11747 19,803
Melville (11747)
19,803 residents
- 11703 16,415
North Babylon (11703)
16,415 residents
- 11798 15,347
Wyandanch (11798)
15,347 residents
- 11740 9,454
Greenlawn (11740)
9,454 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11746 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11746 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11721
Centerport (11721)
$197,179 median income
- 11797
Woodbury (11797)
$192,609 median income
- 11725
Commack (11725)
$168,281 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
- 11740
Greenlawn (11740)
$152,386 median income
- 11703
North Babylon (11703)
$137,158 median income
- 11729
Deer Park (11729)
$136,939 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11746 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11740 | Greenlawn, NY | 9,454 | 3.5 mi |
| 11798 | Wyandanch, NY | 15,347 | 4.4 mi |
| 11747 | Melville, NY | 19,803 | 3.3 mi |
| 11721 | Centerport, NY | 6,292 | 5.5 mi |
| 11729 | Deer Park, NY | 28,032 | 4.1 mi |
| 11731 | East Northport, NY | 30,184 | 4.1 mi |
| 11704 | West Babylon, NY | 40,222 | 6.7 mi |
| 11725 | Commack, NY | 29,150 | 4.6 mi |
| 11797 | Woodbury, NY | 9,041 | 5.7 mi |
| 11703 | North Babylon, NY | 16,415 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11746, 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 (67,094 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 11746 in?
ZIP code 11746 (Huntington Station) 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 11746?
ZIP code 11746 in Huntington Station, NY has a population of 67,094 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11746?
The median household income in ZIP 11746 is $164,589, which is 116% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11746?
The median home value in ZIP 11746 is $695,200, which is 150% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11746?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11746 is White at 62.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11746?
ZIP code 11746 has 2,020 business establishments employing approximately 15,647 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11746?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11746 are: Construction (318), Retail trade (289), Professional, scientific, and technical services (276). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11746?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11746 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 11746?
In ZIP code 11746, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.1% 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 11746?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11746 is 33.0 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 11746?
In ZIP code 11746, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11746?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11746 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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