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Oyster Bay, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11771

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

10,007
361/sq mi
$157,923
Median income
$936,300
Median home value
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
361
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11771 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11771 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, home to 10,007 residents across 27.7 square miles, a density of 361 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11771 skews affluent, with a median household income of $157,923 (71% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $92,894. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 11771 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Nassau 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 11771

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oyster Bay, NY

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,007

Population

27.7

Area (sq mi)

361

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 11771 ranks nationally

Oyster Bay, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$157,923 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 11771 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 11771 ranks #5 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 11771 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 11771 ranks #8 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
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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11520 standard
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Pop: 43,341
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Pop: 42,791
11003 standard
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Pop: 41,356

Related Areas

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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.

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