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 High-density area
- $105,245
- Median income Above-median income area
- $474,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11772 (Patchogue, NY) rose +11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 297.1 in 2023 to 330.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,574. The poverty rate is 6.9%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $474,800 (26% above the average New York ZIP), while 68.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,126.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11772 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
222 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
221 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
196 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
166 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
161 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 11772?
41.2
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
14.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,729housing units
18,729
Total Housing Units
17,351
Occupied Units
1,378
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$474,800
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 11772
Patchogue (11772)
44,837 residents
- 11763
Medford (11763)
28,506 residents
- 11741
Holbrook (11741)
27,655 residents
- 11738 17,638
Farmingville (11738)
17,638 residents
- 11782 15,814
Sayville (11782)
15,814 residents
- 11742 13,261
Holtsville (11742)
13,261 residents
- 11713 10,401
Bellport (11713)
10,401 residents
- 11705 8,030
Bayport (11705)
8,030 residents
- 11980 4,990
Yaphank (11980)
4,990 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11772 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11772 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11705
Bayport (11705)
$164,300 median income
- 11715
Blue Point (11715)
$163,125 median income
- 11782
Sayville (11782)
$147,672 median income
- 11741
Holbrook (11741)
$144,346 median income
- 11738
Farmingville (11738)
$140,121 median income
- 11719
Brookhaven (11719)
$126,250 median income
- 11742
Holtsville (11742)
$125,162 median income
- 11763
Medford (11763)
$120,783 median income
- 11713
Bellport (11713)
$108,173 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11772, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (44,837 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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