ZIP Code 11772
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Patchogue · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 44,837
- Median income
- $105,245
- Median home value
- $474,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.3%
- Land area
- 41.9 sq mi
1,071/sq mi
▲ 38% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▲ 71% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.2
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11772 vs 11713 →
| 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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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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