PlainZIP

Port Jefferson Station, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11776

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

24,235
1,359/sq mi
$120,573
Median income
$496,600
Median home value
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Port Jefferson Station pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
1,359
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11776 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11776 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Port Jefferson Station, Suffolk County, New York, with 24,235 residents across 17.8 square miles, a density of 1,359 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11776 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,573 (30% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $48,696. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. The typical home here is valued at $496,600 (31% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,297 monthly, and 77.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Suffolk County, letting you compare 11776 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 11776

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Jefferson Station, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11776.

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 11776, Port Jefferson Station, 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

24,235

Population

17.8

Area (sq mi)

1,359

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11776?

40.5

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

13.8%

Foreign-Born

White 73.5%
African American 4.8%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%

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?

$120,573

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$48,696

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11776 ranks nationally

Port Jefferson Station, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$120,573 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,806

Total Housing Units

8,037

Occupied Units

769

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$496,600

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$2,297

Median Rent

1973

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

295

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+195%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11776 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 197
2021 +10.6% 218
2022 +13.4% 247
2023 +11.1% 274
2024 +7.4% 295

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 703 business establishments in ZIP 11776, employing approximately 6,568 people with a combined annual payroll of $316,755,000.

703

Businesses

6,568

Employees

$316.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 133 18.9%
Construction 104 14.8%
Retail trade 91 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 84 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 69 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 50 7.1%
Finance and insurance 28 4.0%
Wholesale trade 22 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 2.6%
Educational services 15 2.1%
Manufacturing 11 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.4%
Information 8 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.0%

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 11776 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 11776 ranks #4 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 11776 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 11776 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
11784 Selden, NY 24,655 3.1 mi
11766 Mount Sinai, NY 12,635 2.2 mi
11777 Port Jefferson, NY 8,968 2.8 mi
11727 Coram, NY 29,030 3.1 mi
11720 Centereach, NY 29,189 3.5 mi
11794 Stony Brook, NY 3,165 4.1 mi
11733 East Setauket, NY 18,949 3.5 mi
11738 Farmingville, NY 17,638 5.2 mi
11790 Stony Brook, NY 18,511 4.3 mi
11764 Miller Place, NY 13,200 4.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11776 in? ▼
ZIP code 11776 (Port Jefferson Station) 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 11776? ▼
ZIP code 11776 in Port Jefferson Station, NY has a population of 24,235 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11776? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11776 is $120,573, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11776? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11776 is $496,600, which is 79% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11776? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11776 is White at 73.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11776? ▼
ZIP code 11776 has 703 business establishments employing approximately 6,568 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11776? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11776 are: Health care and social assistance (133), Construction (104), Retail trade (91). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11776? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11776 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 11776? ▼
In ZIP code 11776, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.4% 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 11776? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11776 is 30.3 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 11776? ▼
In ZIP code 11776, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11776? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11776 is 9.0% 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.