ZIP Code 11747
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Melville · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 19,803
- Median income
- $159,540
- Median home value
- $757,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 62.1%
- Land area
- 34.1 sq mi
581/sq mi
▲ 109% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 172% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.4
New York
ZIP code 11747 in Melville, New York has a population of 19,803. The median household income is $159,540, which is 109% above the national average. Median home value is $757,800, 172% above the US average. 62.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11747 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.1 square miles in Melville, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 19,803 residents, producing a population density of 581 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 11747 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11747 sits at $159,540 (73% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $81,231. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is $757,800 (100% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11747 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11747 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 11747
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11747.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
525 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
356 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 161
Health care and social assistance
161 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 145
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
145 establishments
- Wholesale trade 134
Wholesale trade
134 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 11747, Melville, 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
19,803
Population
34.1
Area (sq mi)
581
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11747?
49.4
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
14.3%
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?
$159,540
Median Household Income
+73% vs state
$81,231
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 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?
7,821
Total Housing Units
7,543
Occupied Units
278
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$757,800
Median Home Value
+100% vs state
$3,501
Median Rent
1981
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
+15.6%
YoY Change (2024)
278
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+178%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11747 have increased 15.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 189 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 204 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 231 |
| 2023 | +3.9% | 240 |
| 2024 | +15.6% | 278 |
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 1,982 business establishments in ZIP 11747, employing approximately 51,326 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,826,233,000.
1,982
Businesses
51,326
Employees
$4.8B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 525 | 26.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 356 | 18.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 161 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 145 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 134 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 110 | 5.5% |
| Retail trade | 95 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 94 | 4.7% |
| Construction | 83 | 4.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 3.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 44 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 41 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 36 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 1.6% |
| Information | 31 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 12 | 0.6% |
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 11747 vs 11798 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11798 | Wyandanch, NY | 15,347 | 2.8 mi |
| 11803 | Plainview, NY | 28,127 | 3.3 mi |
| 11804 | Old Bethpage, NY | 5,010 | 3.0 mi |
| 11735 | Farmingdale, NY | 32,098 | 3.8 mi |
| 11746 | Huntington Station, NY | 67,094 | 3.3 mi |
| 11797 | Woodbury, NY | 9,041 | 3.9 mi |
| 11701 | Amityville, NY | 27,109 | 7.1 mi |
| 11729 | Deer Park, NY | 28,032 | 4.8 mi |
| 11743 | Huntington, NY | 42,230 | 6.8 mi |
| 11714 | Bethpage, NY | 22,658 | 4.9 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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