ZIP Code 11788
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Hauppauge · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 16,821
- Median income
- $149,726
- Median home value
- $653,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.5%
- Land area
- 22.3 sq mi
755/sq mi
▲ 96% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 135% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.7
New York
ZIP code 11788 in Hauppauge, New York has a population of 16,821. The median household income is $149,726, which is 96% above the national average. Median home value is $653,900, 135% above the US average. 50.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11788 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.3 square miles in Hauppauge, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 16,821 residents, producing a population density of 755 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 11788 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11788 sits at $149,726 (62% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $61,757. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $653,900 (73% above the state average) with median rent at $2,659 per month, and 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11788 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11788 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 11788
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11788.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
273 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
190 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
149 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
116 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 11788, Hauppauge, 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
16,821
Population
22.3
Area (sq mi)
755
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11788?
42.7
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
12.0%
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?
$149,726
Median Household Income
+62% vs state
$61,757
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 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?
5,847
Total Housing Units
5,613
Occupied Units
234
Vacant Units
3.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$653,900
Median Home Value
+73% vs state
$2,659
Median Rent
1969
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11788 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 196 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 215 |
| 2022 | +8.5% | 233 |
| 2023 | +12.0% | 261 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 274 |
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 1,490 business establishments in ZIP 11788, employing approximately 38,054 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,956,697,000.
1,490
Businesses
38,054
Employees
$3.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 273 | 18.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 190 | 12.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 149 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 138 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 116 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 115 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 92 | 6.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 92 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 70 | 4.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 43 | 2.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 22 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 1.5% |
| Information | 21 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 14 | 0.9% |
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 11788 vs 11787 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11787 | Smithtown, NY | 35,772 | 2.4 mi |
| 11722 | Central Islip, NY | 35,177 | 2.6 mi |
| 11749 | Islandia, NY | 3,345 | 2.4 mi |
| 11717 | Brentwood, NY | 60,745 | 3.1 mi |
| 11751 | Islip, NY | 14,961 | 6.1 mi |
| 11725 | Commack, NY | 29,150 | 3.9 mi |
| 11767 | Nesconset, NY | 14,530 | 4.0 mi |
| 11752 | Islip Terrace, NY | 9,531 | 4.7 mi |
| 11779 | Ronkonkoma, NY | 38,421 | 5.1 mi |
| 11754 | Kings Park, NY | 18,958 | 5.1 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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