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Melville, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11747

Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,803
581/sq mi
$159,540
Median income
$757,800
Median home value
62.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Melville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
581
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11747 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11747 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Melville, Suffolk County, New York, home to 19,803 residents across 34.1 square miles, a density of 581 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11747 skews affluent, with a median household income of $159,540 (73% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $81,231. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.1%. Median home value sits at $757,800 (100% above the state average), median rent at $3,501 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.1%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 11747, 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 11747

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Melville, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11747.

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 11747, Melville, 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

19,803

Population

34.1

Area (sq mi)

581

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11747?

49.4

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

14.3%

Foreign-Born

White 77.7%
African American 2.2%
Asian 9.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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

How ZIP 11747 ranks nationally

Melville, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$159,540 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%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 75.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.1%

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

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$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

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ZIP 11747 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 11747 ranks #8 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 11747 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 11747 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Suffolk County

11746 standard
Huntington Station, NY
Pop: 67,094
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

Related Areas

Suffolk County Melville, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11747 in? ▼
ZIP code 11747 (Melville) 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 11747? ▼
ZIP code 11747 in Melville, NY has a population of 19,803 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11747? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11747 is $159,540, which is 109% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11747? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11747 is $757,800, which is 172% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11747? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11747 is White at 77.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11747? ▼
ZIP code 11747 has 1,982 business establishments employing approximately 51,326 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11747? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11747 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (525), Finance and insurance (356), Health care and social assistance (161). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11747? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11747 increased by 15.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 11747? ▼
In ZIP code 11747, 75.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.1% 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 11747? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11747 is 33.5 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 11747? ▼
In ZIP code 11747, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11747? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11747 is 4.7% 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.