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 High-density area
- $112,180
- Median income Above-median income area
- $487,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11779 (Ronkonkoma, NY) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 282.3 in 2023 to 306.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,113. The poverty rate is 5.1%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $487,300 (29% above the average New York ZIP), while 75.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,227.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11779 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,141housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 11779
Ronkonkoma (11779)
38,421 residents
- 11720
Centereach (11720)
29,189 residents
- 11741
Holbrook (11741)
27,655 residents
- 11738
Farmingville (11738)
17,638 residents
- 11767 14,530
Nesconset (11767)
14,530 residents
- 11742 13,261
Holtsville (11742)
13,261 residents
- 11755 12,387
Lake Grove (11755)
12,387 residents
- 11716 10,700
Bohemia (11716)
10,700 residents
- 11769 9,506
Oakdale (11769)
9,506 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11779 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11779 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11796
West Sayville (11796)
$173,472 median income
- 11767
Nesconset (11767)
$152,985 median income
- 11741
Holbrook (11741)
$144,346 median income
- 11738
Farmingville (11738)
$140,121 median income
- 11720
Centereach (11720)
$134,898 median income
- 11716
Bohemia (11716)
$128,889 median income
- 11742
Holtsville (11742)
$125,162 median income
- 11769
Oakdale (11769)
$123,558 median income
- 11755
Lake Grove (11755)
$119,364 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11779, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (38,421 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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