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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
$164,589
Median income
$695,200
Median home value
48.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $71,105. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 11746, plus 6 more within Suffolk County, give a clearer read than the 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 11746

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntington Station, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11746.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 11746?

45.6

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

19.8%

Foreign-Born

White 62.1%
African American 7.8%
Asian 8.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%

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

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.1%

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

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$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

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ZIP 11746 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 11746 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11746 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 11746 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Suffolk County

11706 standard
Bay Shore, NY
Pop: 62,543
11717 standard
Brentwood, NY
Pop: 60,745
11757 standard
Lindenhurst, NY
Pop: 45,700
11772 standard
Patchogue, NY
Pop: 44,837
11743 standard
Huntington, NY
Pop: 42,230
11704 standard
West Babylon, NY
Pop: 40,222

Related Areas

Suffolk County Huntington Station, NY New York

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.

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