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Sayville, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11782

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

15,814
1,100/sq mi
$147,672
Median income
$637,300
Median home value
56.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sayville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,100
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11782 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11782 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sayville, Suffolk County, New York, home to 15,814 residents across 14.4 square miles, a density of 1,100 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11782 skews affluent, with a median household income of $147,672 (60% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $67,711. Local economic indicators show a 5.2% poverty rate alongside 2.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $637,300 (68% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,350 monthly, and 77.1% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, 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 11782 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 11782

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sayville, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11782.

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 11782, Sayville, 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

15,814

Population

14.4

Area (sq mi)

1,100

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11782?

44.7

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$147,672

Median Household Income

+60% vs state

$67,711

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11782 ranks nationally

Sayville, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$147,672 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.2%

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

What does housing look like?

6,700

Total Housing Units

5,489

Occupied Units

1,211

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$637,300

Median Home Value

+68% vs state

$2,350

Median Rent

1966

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11782 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 203
2021 +8.4% 220
2022 +9.6% 241
2023 +6.4% 256
2024 +11.9% 287

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 524 business establishments in ZIP 11782, employing approximately 3,998 people with a combined annual payroll of $180,674,000.

524

Businesses

3,998

Employees

$180.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 77 14.7%
Construction 69 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 64 12.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 59 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 58 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 57 10.9%
Finance and insurance 35 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 4.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.5%
Wholesale trade 12 2.3%
Manufacturing 10 1.9%
Educational services 7 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.8%
Information 3 0.6%

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 11782 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 11782 ranks #3 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 11782 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 11782 ranks #5 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
11796 West Sayville, NY 4,056 1.1 mi
11705 Bayport, NY 8,030 1.5 mi
11769 Oakdale, NY 9,506 2.6 mi
11715 Blue Point, NY 4,752 2.6 mi
11741 Holbrook, NY 27,655 4.0 mi
11716 Bohemia, NY 10,700 3.3 mi
11739 Great River, NY 1,223 4.2 mi
11779 Ronkonkoma, NY 38,421 5.5 mi
11742 Holtsville, NY 13,261 5.4 mi
11730 East Islip, NY 14,712 5.1 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
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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 11782 in? ▼
ZIP code 11782 (Sayville) 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 11782? ▼
ZIP code 11782 in Sayville, NY has a population of 15,814 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11782? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11782 is $147,672, which is 94% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11782? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11782 is $637,300, which is 129% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11782? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11782 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11782? ▼
ZIP code 11782 has 524 business establishments employing approximately 3,998 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11782? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11782 are: Retail trade (77), Construction (69), Other services (except public administration) (64). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11782? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11782 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 11782? ▼
In ZIP code 11782, 72.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.2% 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 11782? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11782 is 29.9 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 11782? ▼
In ZIP code 11782, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11782? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11782 is 5.2% 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.