ZIP Code 11786
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Shoreham · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 6,344
- Median income
- $163,466
- Median home value
- $604,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.8%
- Land area
- 14.9 sq mi
426/sq mi
▲ 114% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 117% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 41
New York
ZIP code 11786 in Shoreham, New York has a population of 6,344. The median household income is $163,466, which is 114% above the national average. Median home value is $604,700, 117% above the US average. 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11786 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.9 square miles in Shoreham, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 6,344 residents, producing a population density of 426 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 11786 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11786 sits at $163,466 (77% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $59,971. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 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 direct signal of whether 11786 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11786 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 11786
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11786.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 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 11786, Shoreham, 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
6,344
Population
14.9
Area (sq mi)
426
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11786?
41.0
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
5.3%
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?
$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
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?
2,012
Total Housing Units
1,945
Occupied Units
67
Vacant Units
3.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11786 vs 11961 →
| 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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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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