ZIP Code 11763

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Medford · Suffolk County · New York

Population
28,506

796/sq mi

Median income
$120,783

▲ 58% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$464,600

▲ 67% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.2%

Median age 38.8

Land area
35.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11763 in Medford, New York has a population of 28,506. The median household income is $120,783, which is 58% above the national average. Median home value is $464,600, 67% above the US average. 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11763 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.8 square miles in Medford, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 28,506 residents, producing a population density of 796 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 11763 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11763 sits at $120,783 (31% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $44,046. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $464,600 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $2,415 per month, and 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11763 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11763 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 11763

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11763.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11763, Medford, 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

28,506

Population

35.8

Area (sq mi)

796

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11763?

38.8

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

16.9%

Foreign-Born

White 58.3%
African American 11.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%

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?

$120,783

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$44,046

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,080

Total Housing Units

9,537

Occupied Units

543

Vacant Units

3.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$464,600

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$2,415

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.7%

YoY Change (2024)

320

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+220%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11763 have increased 12.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 208
2021 +12.4% 234
2022 +12.7% 264
2023 +7.4% 284
2024 +12.7% 320

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 775 business establishments in ZIP 11763, employing approximately 8,428 people with a combined annual payroll of $480,486,000.

775

Businesses

8,428

Employees

$480.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 170 21.9%
Retail trade 98 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 85 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 84 10.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 60 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 55 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 54 7.0%
Wholesale trade 48 6.2%
Manufacturing 34 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 23 3.0%
Finance and insurance 20 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 2.6%
Educational services 7 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.9%
Information 6 0.8%

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 Code City Population Distance
11980 Yaphank, NY 4,990 3.2 mi
11738 Farmingville, NY 17,638 3.0 mi
11772 Patchogue, NY 44,837 4.5 mi
11742 Holtsville, NY 13,261 3.2 mi
11727 Coram, NY 29,030 4.0 mi
11713 Bellport, NY 10,401 4.1 mi
11953 Middle Island, NY 13,553 4.5 mi
11784 Selden, NY 24,655 4.2 mi
11719 Brookhaven, NY 3,589 4.9 mi
11764 Miller Place, NY 13,200 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11763 in?
ZIP code 11763 (Medford) 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 11763?
ZIP code 11763 in Medford, NY has a population of 28,506 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11763?
The median household income in ZIP 11763 is $120,783, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11763?
The median home value in ZIP 11763 is $464,600, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11763?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11763 is White at 58.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11763?
ZIP code 11763 has 775 business establishments employing approximately 8,428 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11763?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11763 are: Construction (170), Retail trade (98), Other services (except public administration) (85). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11763?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11763 increased by 12.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 220%. 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 11763?
In ZIP code 11763, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 11763?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11763 is 33.1 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 11763?
In ZIP code 11763, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11763?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11763 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Medford, NY

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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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