ZIP Code 11779
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Ronkonkoma · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 38,421
- Median income
- $112,180
- Median home value
- $487,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.6%
- Land area
- 32.5 sq mi
1,183/sq mi
▲ 47% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▲ 75% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.7
New York
ZIP code 11779 in Ronkonkoma, New York has a population of 38,421. The median household income is $112,180, which is 47% above the national average. Median home value is $487,300, 75% above the US average. 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11779 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.5 square miles in Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 38,421 residents, producing a population density of 1,183 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 11779 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11779 sits at $112,180 (21% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $46,113. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $487,300 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $2,227 per month, and 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11779 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, 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 11779 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 11779
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11779.
- Construction
Construction
276 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
164 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
147 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
139 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 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 11779, Ronkonkoma, 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
38,421
Population
32.5
Area (sq mi)
1,183
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11779?
39.7
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
13.5%
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?
$112,180
Median Household Income
+21% vs state
$46,113
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 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?
14,141
Total Housing Units
13,215
Occupied Units
926
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$487,300
Median Home Value
+29% vs state
$2,227
Median Rent
1971
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
+8.7%
YoY Change (2024)
307
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+207%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11779 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 209 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 235 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 265 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 282 |
| 2024 | +8.7% | 307 |
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 1,471 business establishments in ZIP 11779, employing approximately 21,220 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,380,735,000.
1,471
Businesses
21,220
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 276 | 18.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 164 | 11.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 147 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 139 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 124 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 114 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 101 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 99 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 75 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 69 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 24 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.3% |
| Information | 13 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.5% |
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 11779 vs 11755 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11755 | Lake Grove, NY | 12,387 | 3.1 mi |
| 11716 | Bohemia, NY | 10,700 | 2.9 mi |
| 11767 | Nesconset, NY | 14,530 | 2.6 mi |
| 11749 | Islandia, NY | 3,345 | 2.9 mi |
| 11741 | Holbrook, NY | 27,655 | 2.7 mi |
| 11742 | Holtsville, NY | 13,261 | 3.9 mi |
| 11720 | Centereach, NY | 29,189 | 4.3 mi |
| 11769 | Oakdale, NY | 9,506 | 5.4 mi |
| 11796 | West Sayville, NY | 4,056 | 5.7 mi |
| 11738 | Farmingville, NY | 17,638 | 4.4 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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