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Rocky Point, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11778

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

12,709
717/sq mi
$126,349
Median income
$456,500
Median home value
36.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
717
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11778 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11778 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rocky Point, Suffolk County, New York, home to 12,709 residents across 17.7 square miles, a density of 717 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11778 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,349 (37% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $53,165. Local economic indicators show a 2.2% poverty rate alongside 6.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $456,500 for a typical home value (21% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,324 a month; 88.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 37 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 11778, 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 11778

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rocky Point, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11778.

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 11778, Rocky Point, 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

12,709

Population

17.7

Area (sq mi)

717

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11778?

40.4

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 84.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%

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?

$126,349

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$53,165

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

36.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11778 ranks nationally

Rocky Point, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$126,349 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,953

Total Housing Units

4,592

Occupied Units

361

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.2%

$456,500

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$2,324

Median Rent

1964

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

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

323

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+223%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11778 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.0% 208
2021 +11.7% 232
2022 +13.4% 263
2023 +13.8% 299
2024 +7.8% 323

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 343 business establishments in ZIP 11778, employing approximately 2,895 people with a combined annual payroll of $119,664,000.

343

Businesses

2,895

Employees

$119.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 58 16.9%
Construction 53 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 48 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 40 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 30 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 7.6%
Finance and insurance 14 4.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.9%
Wholesale trade 9 2.6%
Manufacturing 7 2.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 1.8%
Educational services 6 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.5%

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 11778 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 11778 ranks #5 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 11778 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 11778 ranks #6 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
11786 Shoreham, NY 6,344 2.3 mi
11764 Miller Place, NY 13,200 2.4 mi
11789 Sound Beach, NY 7,895 2.4 mi
11953 Middle Island, NY 13,553 4.1 mi
11961 Ridge, NY 12,834 3.5 mi
11766 Mount Sinai, NY 12,635 4.5 mi
11792 Wading River, NY 8,523 5.2 mi
11980 Yaphank, NY 4,990 7.7 mi
11973 Upton, NY 9 5.8 mi
11727 Coram, NY 29,030 5.7 mi

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Pop: 67,094
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11717 standard
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Pop: 60,745
11757 standard
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Pop: 45,700
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Pop: 44,837
11743 standard
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Pop: 42,230

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11778 in? ▼
ZIP code 11778 (Rocky Point) 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 11778? ▼
ZIP code 11778 in Rocky Point, NY has a population of 12,709 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11778? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11778 is $126,349, which is 66% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11778? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11778 is $456,500, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11778? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11778 is White at 84.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11778? ▼
ZIP code 11778 has 343 business establishments employing approximately 2,895 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11778? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11778 are: Retail trade (58), Construction (53), Other services (except public administration) (48). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11778? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11778 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. 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 11778? ▼
In ZIP code 11778, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.8% 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 11778? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11778 is 36.8 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 11778? ▼
In ZIP code 11778, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11778? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11778 is 2.2% 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.