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Oakdale, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11769

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

9,506
866/sq mi
$123,558
Median income
$607,000
Median home value
44.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oakdale pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
866
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11769 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11769 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oakdale, Suffolk County, New York, home to 9,506 residents across 11.0 square miles, a density of 866 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11769 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,558 (34% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $63,142. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. Median home value sits at $607,000 (60% above the state average), median rent at $2,239 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.8%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 11769 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Suffolk County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 11769

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakdale, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11769.

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 11769, Oakdale, 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

9,506

Population

11.0

Area (sq mi)

866

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11769?

51.1

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 85.3%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$123,558

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$63,142

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11769 ranks nationally

Oakdale, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$123,558 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,809

Total Housing Units

3,409

Occupied Units

400

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.8%
Renter 15.2%

$607,000

Median Home Value

+60% vs state

$2,239

Median Rent

1968

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

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11769 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 206
2021 +9.6% 226
2022 +10.1% 249
2023 +5.0% 261
2024 +10.5% 289

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 265 business establishments in ZIP 11769, employing approximately 4,747 people with a combined annual payroll of $151,846,000.

265

Businesses

4,747

Employees

$151.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 43 16.2%
Retail trade 40 15.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 31 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 29 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 27 10.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 7.2%
Wholesale trade 11 4.2%
Finance and insurance 10 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.3%
Educational services 3 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.1%

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 11769 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 11769 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 11769 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 11769 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
11796 West Sayville, NY 4,056 1.7 mi
11739 Great River, NY 1,223 1.6 mi
11716 Bohemia, NY 10,700 2.4 mi
11782 Sayville, NY 15,814 2.6 mi
11730 East Islip, NY 14,712 2.6 mi
11752 Islip Terrace, NY 9,531 2.7 mi
11705 Bayport, NY 8,030 4.0 mi
11751 Islip, NY 14,961 4.4 mi
11779 Ronkonkoma, NY 38,421 5.4 mi
11715 Blue Point, NY 4,752 5.1 mi

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Pop: 62,543
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11743 standard
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Pop: 42,230

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11769 in? ▼
ZIP code 11769 (Oakdale) 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 11769? ▼
ZIP code 11769 in Oakdale, NY has a population of 9,506 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11769? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11769 is $123,558, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11769? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11769 is $607,000, which is 118% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11769? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11769 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11769? ▼
ZIP code 11769 has 265 business establishments employing approximately 4,747 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11769? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11769 are: Construction (43), Retail trade (40), Professional, scientific, and technical services (32). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11769? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11769 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 11769? ▼
In ZIP code 11769, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.9% 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 11769? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11769 is 27.6 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 11769? ▼
In ZIP code 11769, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11769? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11769 is 6.4% 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.