ZIP Code 11772

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Patchogue · Suffolk County · New York

Population
44,837

1,071/sq mi

Median income
$105,245

▲ 38% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$474,800

▲ 71% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.3%

Median age 41.2

Land area
41.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11772 in Patchogue, New York has a population of 44,837. The median household income is $105,245, which is 38% above the national average. Median home value is $474,800, 71% above the US average. 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11772 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.9 square miles in Patchogue, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 44,837 residents, producing a population density of 1,071 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 11772 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11772 sits at $105,245 (14% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $49,574. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $474,800 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $2,126 per month, and 68.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11772 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11772 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 11772

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11772.

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 11772, Patchogue, 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

44,837

Population

41.9

Area (sq mi)

1,071

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11772?

41.2

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

14.6%

Foreign-Born

White 69.8%
African American 6.1%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%

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?

$105,245

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$49,574

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

18,729

Total Housing Units

17,351

Occupied Units

1,378

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%

$474,800

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$2,126

Median Rent

1969

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

+11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

330

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+230%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11772 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +230% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 218
2021 +11.3% 242
2022 +14.8% 278
2023 +6.8% 297
2024 +11.2% 330

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 1,391 business establishments in ZIP 11772, employing approximately 15,885 people with a combined annual payroll of $767,740,000.

1,391

Businesses

15,885

Employees

$767.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 222 16.0%
Retail trade 221 15.9%
Health care and social assistance 196 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 166 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 161 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 97 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 93 6.7%
Finance and insurance 52 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 32 2.3%
Wholesale trade 28 2.0%
Manufacturing 22 1.6%
Information 18 1.3%
Educational services 18 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 17 1.2%

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
11713 Bellport, NY 10,401 2.5 mi
11715 Blue Point, NY 4,752 2.6 mi
11763 Medford, NY 28,506 4.5 mi
11705 Bayport, NY 8,030 3.7 mi
11719 Brookhaven, NY 3,589 4.2 mi
11742 Holtsville, NY 13,261 4.4 mi
11741 Holbrook, NY 27,655 4.9 mi
11782 Sayville, NY 15,814 5.2 mi
11738 Farmingville, NY 17,638 6.0 mi
11980 Yaphank, NY 4,990 5.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11772 in?
ZIP code 11772 (Patchogue) 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 11772?
ZIP code 11772 in Patchogue, NY has a population of 44,837 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11772?
The median household income in ZIP 11772 is $105,245, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11772?
The median home value in ZIP 11772 is $474,800, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11772?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11772 is White at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11772?
ZIP code 11772 has 1,391 business establishments employing approximately 15,885 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11772?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11772 are: Construction (222), Retail trade (221), Health care and social assistance (196). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11772?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11772 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 230%. 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 11772?
In ZIP code 11772, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 11772?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11772 is 30.8 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 11772?
In ZIP code 11772, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11772?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11772 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Patchogue, 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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