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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
$172,570
Median income
$801,700
Median home value
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $80,958. Local economic indicators show a 5.9% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $801,700 (112% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,379 monthly, and 93.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11768 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 11768

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northport, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11768.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 11768?

48.9

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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

$80,958

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

36.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11768 ranks nationally

Northport, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$172,570 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,526

Total Housing Units

8,193

Occupied Units

333

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.2%
Renter 6.8%

$801,700

Median Home Value

+112% vs state

$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

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ZIP 11768 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 11768 ranks #7 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 11768 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 11768 ranks #4 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
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

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Pop: 67,094
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Pop: 62,543
11717 standard
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Pop: 60,745
11757 standard
Lindenhurst, NY
Pop: 45,700
11772 standard
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Pop: 44,837
11743 standard
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Pop: 42,230

Related Areas

Suffolk County Northport, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.