ZIP Code 11790
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Stony Brook · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 18,511
- Median income
- $171,133
- Median home value
- $624,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 69.9%
- Land area
- 18.6 sq mi
998/sq mi
▲ 124% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 124% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 22.3
New York
ZIP code 11790 in Stony Brook, New York has a population of 18,511. The median household income is $171,133, which is 124% above the national average. Median home value is $624,000, 124% above the US average. 69.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11790 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.6 square miles in Stony Brook, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 18,511 residents, producing a population density of 998 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 11790 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11790 sits at $171,133 (85% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $46,659. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $624,000 (65% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11790 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 69.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11790 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 11790
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11790.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
119 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
64 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 46
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Construction 42
Construction
42 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 11790, Stony Brook, 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
18,511
Population
18.6
Area (sq mi)
998
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11790?
22.3
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
18.1%
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?
$171,133
Median Household Income
+85% vs state
$46,659
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 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?
4,868
Total Housing Units
4,455
Occupied Units
413
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$624,000
Median Home Value
+65% vs state
$3,501
Median Rent
1965
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11790 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 179 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 197 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 223 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 239 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 261 |
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 502 business establishments in ZIP 11790, employing approximately 5,569 people with a combined annual payroll of $463,126,000.
502
Businesses
5,569
Employees
$463.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 119 | 23.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 64 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 42 | 8.4% |
| Retail trade | 42 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.4% |
| Information | 5 | 1.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.8% |
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 11790 vs 11794 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11794 | Stony Brook, NY | 3,165 | 0.5 mi |
| 11733 | East Setauket, NY | 18,949 | 2.4 mi |
| 11780 | Saint James, NY | 15,524 | 2.4 mi |
| 11755 | Lake Grove, NY | 12,387 | 3.4 mi |
| 11767 | Nesconset, NY | 14,530 | 4.4 mi |
| 11720 | Centereach, NY | 29,189 | 3.5 mi |
| 11776 | Port Jefferson Station, NY | 24,235 | 4.3 mi |
| 11779 | Ronkonkoma, NY | 38,421 | 6.5 mi |
| 11777 | Port Jefferson, NY | 8,968 | 4.5 mi |
| 11784 | Selden, NY | 24,655 | 5.2 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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