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Ronkonkoma, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11779

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

38,421
1,183/sq mi
$112,180
Median income
$487,300
Median home value
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ronkonkoma pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
1,183
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11779 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11779 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County, New York, with 38,421 residents across 32.5 square miles, a density of 1,183 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11779 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,180 (21% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $46,113. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 11779, 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 11779

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ronkonkoma, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11779.

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 11779, Ronkonkoma, 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

38,421

Population

32.5

Area (sq mi)

1,183

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11779?

39.7

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

13.5%

Foreign-Born

White 72.7%
African American 5.1%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%

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

How ZIP 11779 ranks nationally

Ronkonkoma, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,180 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%

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

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$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

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ZIP 11779 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 11779 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11779 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 11779 ranks #null 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
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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Pop: 67,094
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Pop: 62,543
11717 standard
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Pop: 60,745
11757 standard
Lindenhurst, NY
Pop: 45,700
11772 standard
Patchogue, NY
Pop: 44,837
11743 standard
Huntington, NY
Pop: 42,230

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11779 in? ▼
ZIP code 11779 (Ronkonkoma) 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 11779? ▼
ZIP code 11779 in Ronkonkoma, NY has a population of 38,421 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11779? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11779 is $112,180, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11779? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11779 is $487,300, which is 75% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11779? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11779 is White at 72.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11779? ▼
ZIP code 11779 has 1,471 business establishments employing approximately 21,220 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11779? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11779 are: Construction (276), Professional, scientific, and technical services (164), Wholesale trade (147). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11779? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11779 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 11779? ▼
In ZIP code 11779, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% 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 11779? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11779 is 31.4 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 11779? ▼
In ZIP code 11779, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11779? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11779 is 5.1% 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.