Northport, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11768
Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,902
- 560/sq mi High-density area
- $172,570
- Median income Above-median income area
- $801,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Northport pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 560
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11768 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 11768 (Northport, NY) rose +7.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.3 in 2023 to 244.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11768 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Northport, Suffolk County, New York, with 21,902 residents across 39.1 square miles, a density of 560 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11768 skews affluent, with a median household income of $172,570 (87% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $80,958. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $801,700 (112% above the average New York ZIP), while 93.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,379.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11768 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 11768
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northport, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11768.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
125 establishments
- Construction
Construction
81 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 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 11768, Northport, 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
21,902
Population
39.1
Area (sq mi)
560
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11768?
48.9
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
5.7%
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?
$172,570
Median Household Income
+87% vs state ZIP avg
$80,958
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
36.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11768 ranks among New York ZIPs
Northport, 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)
$172,570 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
8,526housing units
8,526
Total Housing Units
8,193
Occupied Units
333
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$801,700
Median Home Value
+112% vs state ZIP avg
$2,379
Median Rent
1961
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
+7.8%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11768 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 175 |
| 2021 | +7.5% | 189 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 207 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 227 |
| 2024 | +7.8% | 245 |
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 699 business establishments in ZIP 11768, employing approximately 6,010 people with a combined annual payroll of $461,853,000.
699
Businesses
6,010
Employees
$461.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 125 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 81 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 66 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 65 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 64 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 5.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.3% |
| Information | 9 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
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 11768 vs 11731 →
ZIP 11768 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
- 11787
Smithtown (11787)
35,772 residents
- 11731
East Northport (11731)
30,184 residents
- 11725
Commack (11725)
29,150 residents
- 11729
Deer Park (11729)
28,032 residents
- 11768 21,902
Northport (11768)
21,902 residents
- 11754 18,958
Kings Park (11754)
18,958 residents
- 11740 9,454
Greenlawn (11740)
9,454 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11768 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11768 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11724
Cold Spring Harbor (11724)
$250,000 median income
- 11721
Centerport (11721)
$197,179 median income
- 11743
Huntington (11743)
$183,187 median income
- 11768
Northport (11768)
$172,570 median income
- 11725
Commack (11725)
$168,281 median income
- 11746
Huntington Station (11746)
$164,589 median income
- 11731
East Northport (11731)
$161,132 median income
- 11740
Greenlawn (11740)
$152,386 median income
- 11787
Smithtown (11787)
$143,101 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11768 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11731 | East Northport, NY | 30,184 | 3.3 mi |
| 11721 | Centerport, NY | 6,292 | 2.6 mi |
| 11740 | Greenlawn, NY | 9,454 | 3.6 mi |
| 11754 | Kings Park, NY | 18,958 | 4.4 mi |
| 11725 | Commack, NY | 29,150 | 5.4 mi |
| 11743 | Huntington, NY | 42,230 | 5.6 mi |
| 11746 | Huntington Station, NY | 67,094 | 6.9 mi |
| 11729 | Deer Park, NY | 28,032 | 10.2 mi |
| 11724 | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | 3,220 | 7.3 mi |
| 11787 | Smithtown, NY | 35,772 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11768, 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 (21,902 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 11768 in?
ZIP code 11768 (Northport) 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 11768?
ZIP code 11768 in Northport, NY has a population of 21,902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11768?
The median household income in ZIP 11768 is $172,570, which is 126% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11768?
The median home value in ZIP 11768 is $801,700, which is 188% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11768?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11768 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11768?
ZIP code 11768 has 699 business establishments employing approximately 6,010 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11768?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11768 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (125), Construction (81), Retail trade (66). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11768?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11768 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 11768?
In ZIP code 11768, 76.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.3% 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 11768?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11768 is 36.1 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 11768?
In ZIP code 11768, approximately 93.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11768?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11768 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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