ZIP Code 11746
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Huntington Station · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 67,094
- Median income
- $164,589
- Median home value
- $695,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.1%
- Land area
- 61.9 sq mi
1,085/sq mi
▲ 116% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 150% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.6
New York
ZIP code 11746 in Huntington Station, New York has a population of 67,094. The median household income is $164,589, which is 116% above the national average. Median home value is $695,200, 150% above the US average. 48.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11746 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.9 square miles in Huntington Station, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 67,094 residents, producing a population density of 1,085 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 11746 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11746 sits at $164,589 (78% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $71,105. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $695,200 (84% above the state average) with median rent at $2,105 per month, and 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11746 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11746 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 11746
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$71,105
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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