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 High-density area
- $159,540
- Median income Above-median income area
- $757,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11747 (Melville, NY) rose +15.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.3 in 2023 to 277.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $81,231. The poverty rate is 4.7%, with unemployment at 9.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $757,800 (100% above the average New York ZIP), while 88.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11747 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 11747
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Melville, NY
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$81,231
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11747 ranks among New York ZIPs
Melville, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$159,540 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,626 New York 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
7,821housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 11747 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
- 11743
Huntington (11743)
42,230 residents
- 11735
Farmingdale (11735)
32,098 residents
- 11803
Plainview (11803)
28,127 residents
- 11729
Deer Park (11729)
28,032 residents
- 11701
Amityville (11701)
27,109 residents
- 11714 22,658
Bethpage (11714)
22,658 residents
- 11747 19,803
Melville (11747)
19,803 residents
- 11798 15,347
Wyandanch (11798)
15,347 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11747 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11747 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11797
Woodbury (11797)
$192,609 median income
- 11804
Old Bethpage (11804)
$190,469 median income
- 11803
Plainview (11803)
$187,514 median income
- 11743
Huntington (11743)
$183,187 median income
- 11746
Huntington Station (11746)
$164,589 median income
- 11747
Melville (11747)
$159,540 median income
- 11735
Farmingdale (11735)
$139,443 median income
- 11729
Deer Park (11729)
$136,939 median income
- 11714
Bethpage (11714)
$120,172 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11747, 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 (19,803 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 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.
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