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Lindenhurst, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11757

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

45,700
2,609/sq mi
$127,889
Median income
$508,100
Median home value
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lindenhurst pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
2,609
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11757 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11757 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York, with 45,700 residents across 17.5 square miles, a density of 2,609 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11757 skews affluent, with a median household income of $127,889 (38% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $48,169. Local economic indicators show a 5.8% poverty rate alongside 5.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $508,100 (34% above the state average), median rent at $2,104 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11757 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 11757

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lindenhurst, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11757.

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 11757, Lindenhurst, 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

45,700

Population

17.5

Area (sq mi)

2,609

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11757?

39.3

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

18.5%

Foreign-Born

White 72.0%
African American 5.1%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%

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?

$127,889

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$48,169

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11757 ranks nationally

Lindenhurst, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$127,889 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,218

Total Housing Units

14,246

Occupied Units

972

Vacant Units

3.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$508,100

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$2,104

Median Rent

1959

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

+12.8%

YoY Change (2024)

315

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+215%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11757 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 214
2021 +10.4% 236
2022 +12.0% 264
2023 +5.7% 279
2024 +12.8% 315

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 1,179 business establishments in ZIP 11757, employing approximately 8,479 people with a combined annual payroll of $389,437,000.

1,179

Businesses

8,479

Employees

$389.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 200 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 161 13.7%
Retail trade 149 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 106 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 103 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 102 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 85 7.2%
Wholesale trade 62 5.3%
Manufacturing 50 4.2%
Finance and insurance 40 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 37 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.4%
Educational services 15 1.3%
Information 9 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 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 11757 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 11757 ranks #2 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 11757 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 11757 ranks #9 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
11726 Copiague, NY 19,857 1.3 mi
11704 West Babylon, NY 40,222 2.1 mi
11701 Amityville, NY 27,109 2.1 mi
11798 Wyandanch, NY 15,347 4.4 mi
11762 Massapequa Park, NY 22,360 3.9 mi
11702 Babylon, NY 14,498 3.7 mi
11703 North Babylon, NY 16,415 4.0 mi
11795 West Islip, NY 26,030 4.2 mi
11735 Farmingdale, NY 32,098 4.3 mi
11758 Massapequa, NY 53,804 4.7 mi

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Pop: 62,543
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Pop: 42,230
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Pop: 40,222

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11757 in? ▼
ZIP code 11757 (Lindenhurst) 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 11757? ▼
ZIP code 11757 in Lindenhurst, NY has a population of 45,700 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11757? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11757 is $127,889, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11757? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11757 is $508,100, which is 83% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11757? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11757 is White at 72.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11757? ▼
ZIP code 11757 has 1,179 business establishments employing approximately 8,479 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11757? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11757 are: Construction (200), Other services (except public administration) (161), Retail trade (149). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11757? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11757 increased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. 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 11757? ▼
In ZIP code 11757, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% 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 11757? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11757 is 32.4 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 11757? ▼
In ZIP code 11757, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11757? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11757 is 5.8% 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.