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Shoreham, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11786

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

6,344
426/sq mi
$163,466
Median income
$604,700
Median home value
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
426
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11786 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11786 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shoreham, Suffolk County, New York, home to 6,344 residents across 14.9 square miles, a density of 426 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11786 skews affluent, with a median household income of $163,466 (77% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $59,971. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $604,700 (60% above the state average) with median rent at $1,809 per month, and 95.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 11786 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Suffolk County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 11786

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shoreham, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11786.

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 11786, Shoreham, 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

6,344

Population

14.9

Area (sq mi)

426

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11786?

41.0

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$163,466

Median Household Income

+77% vs state

$59,971

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11786 ranks nationally

Shoreham, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$163,466 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,012

Total Housing Units

1,945

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

3.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.7%
Renter 4.3%

$604,700

Median Home Value

+60% vs state

$1,809

Median Rent

1975

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11786 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 183
2021 +10.1% 201
2022 +14.4% 230
2023 +4.7% 241
2024 +9.8% 264

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 133 business establishments in ZIP 11786, employing approximately 830 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,307,000.

133

Businesses

830

Employees

$42.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 19.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 18.1%
Health care and social assistance 16 12.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 10 7.5%
Finance and insurance 8 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 7 5.3%
Wholesale trade 6 4.5%
Information 6 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 3.8%
Retail trade 4 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.3%

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 11786 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 11786 ranks #9 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 11786 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 11786 ranks the highest 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
11961 Ridge, NY 12,834 2.8 mi
11778 Rocky Point, NY 12,709 2.3 mi
11792 Wading River, NY 8,523 2.9 mi
11973 Upton, NY 9 5.3 mi
11764 Miller Place, NY 13,200 4.8 mi
11789 Sound Beach, NY 7,895 4.6 mi
11953 Middle Island, NY 13,553 5.3 mi
11766 Mount Sinai, NY 12,635 6.9 mi
11980 Yaphank, NY 4,990 8.1 mi
11933 Calverton, NY 6,844 6.9 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

Related Areas

Suffolk County Shoreham, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11786 in? ▼
ZIP code 11786 (Shoreham) 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 11786? ▼
ZIP code 11786 in Shoreham, NY has a population of 6,344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11786? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11786 is $163,466, which is 114% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11786? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11786 is $604,700, which is 117% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11786? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11786 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11786? ▼
ZIP code 11786 has 133 business establishments employing approximately 830 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11786? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11786 are: Construction (26), Professional, scientific, and technical services (24), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11786? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11786 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 11786? ▼
In ZIP code 11786, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.8% 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 11786? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11786 is 32.7 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 11786? ▼
In ZIP code 11786, approximately 95.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11786? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11786 is 3.6% 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.