ZIP Code 11771

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Oyster Bay · Nassau County · New York

Population
10,007

361/sq mi

Median income
$157,923

▲ 107% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$936,300

▲ 237% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
58.2%

Median age 41.1

Land area
27.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11771 in Oyster Bay, New York has a population of 10,007. The median household income is $157,923, which is 107% above the national average. Median home value is $936,300, 237% above the US average. 58.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11771 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.7 square miles in Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York. The area is home to 10,007 residents, producing a population density of 361 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 11771 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11771 sits at $157,923 (71% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $92,894. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $936,300 (147% above the state average) with median rent at $2,017 per month, and 74.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11771 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11771 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 11771

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11771.

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 11771, Oyster Bay, 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

10,007

Population

27.7

Area (sq mi)

361

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11771?

41.1

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

17.4%

Foreign-Born

White 75.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%

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?

$157,923

Median Household Income

+71% vs state

$92,894

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 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 74.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,225

Total Housing Units

3,961

Occupied Units

264

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.6%
Renter 25.4%

$936,300

Median Home Value

+147% vs state

$2,017

Median Rent

1960

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11771 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 186
2021 +4.6% 195
2022 +4.5% 204
2023 +23.6% 252
2024 +3.6% 261

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 430 business establishments in ZIP 11771, employing approximately 2,905 people with a combined annual payroll of $190,575,000.

430

Businesses

2,905

Employees

$190.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 64 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 52 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 47 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 42 9.8%
Retail trade 40 9.3%
Construction 31 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 6.5%
Finance and insurance 27 6.3%
Wholesale trade 19 4.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 3.5%
Manufacturing 9 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.1%
Information 9 2.1%
Educational services 7 1.6%

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
11732 East Norwich, NY 3,430 1.6 mi
11765 Mill Neck, NY 737 2.0 mi
11791 Syosset, NY 25,076 2.9 mi
11709 Bayville, NY 6,669 3.3 mi
11724 Cold Spring Harbor, NY 3,220 3.8 mi
11560 Locust Valley, NY 6,464 3.5 mi
11753 Jericho, NY 12,014 5.4 mi
11545 Glen Head, NY 12,065 4.3 mi
11797 Woodbury, NY 9,041 4.5 mi
11801 Hicksville, NY 39,553 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11771 in?
ZIP code 11771 (Oyster Bay) is located in Nassau County, New York. Nassau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nassau-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 11771?
ZIP code 11771 in Oyster Bay, NY has a population of 10,007 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11771?
The median household income in ZIP 11771 is $157,923, which is 107% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11771?
The median home value in ZIP 11771 is $936,300, which is 237% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11771?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11771 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11771?
ZIP code 11771 has 430 business establishments employing approximately 2,905 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11771?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11771 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (64), Other services (except public administration) (52), Health care and social assistance (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11771?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11771 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 11771?
In ZIP code 11771, 74.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.2% 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 11771?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11771 is 31.8 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 11771?
In ZIP code 11771, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11771?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11771 is 5.4% 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 Oyster Bay, 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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