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Patchogue, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11772

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

44,837
1,071/sq mi
$105,245
Median income
$474,800
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Patchogue pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
1,071
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11772 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11772 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Patchogue, Suffolk County, New York, with 44,837 residents across 41.9 square miles, a density of 1,071 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11772 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,245 (14% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $49,574. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $474,800 (26% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,126 monthly, and 68.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 11772, plus 6 more within Suffolk County, give a clearer read than the 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 11772

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Patchogue, NY

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

Quick Facts

44,837

Population

41.9

Area (sq mi)

1,071

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 11772 ranks nationally

Patchogue, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,245 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 11772 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 11772 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11772 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 11772 ranks #null 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
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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Pop: 42,230
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Related Areas

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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.

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