ZIP Code 11791
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Syosset · Nassau County · New York
- Population
- 25,076
- Median income
- $202,962
- Median home value
- $937,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 70.4%
- Land area
- 33.6 sq mi
746/sq mi
▲ 166% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 237% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.2
New York
ZIP code 11791 in Syosset, New York has a population of 25,076. The median household income is $202,962, which is 166% above the national average. Median home value is $937,700, 237% above the US average. 70.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11791 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.6 square miles in Syosset, Nassau County, New York. The area is home to 25,076 residents, producing a population density of 746 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 11791 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11791 sits at $202,962 (119% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $88,245. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $937,700 (148% above the state average) with median rent at $3,019 per month, and 93.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11791 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11791 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 11791
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11791.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
235 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
171 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
124 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
103 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 11791, Syosset, 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
25,076
Population
33.6
Area (sq mi)
746
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11791?
43.2
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
24.1%
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?
$202,962
Median Household Income
+119% vs state
$88,245
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
39.8 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?
8,322
Total Housing Units
8,113
Occupied Units
209
Vacant Units
3.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$937,700
Median Home Value
+148% vs state
$3,019
Median Rent
1959
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
+14.1%
YoY Change (2024)
296
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+196%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11791 have increased 14.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 211 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 223 |
| 2022 | +16.5% | 259 |
| 2023 | +0.1% | 260 |
| 2024 | +14.1% | 296 |
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 1,283 business establishments in ZIP 11791, employing approximately 16,204 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,155,436,000.
1,283
Businesses
16,204
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 235 | 18.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 171 | 13.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 124 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 124 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 103 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 87 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 83 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 81 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 67 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 67 | 5.2% |
| Educational services | 40 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 31 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 1.9% |
| Information | 19 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.6% |
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 11791 vs 11797 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11797 | Woodbury, NY | 9,041 | 2.0 mi |
| 11732 | East Norwich, NY | 3,430 | 2.0 mi |
| 11771 | Oyster Bay, NY | 10,007 | 2.9 mi |
| 11753 | Jericho, NY | 12,014 | 3.2 mi |
| 11803 | Plainview, NY | 28,127 | 3.6 mi |
| 11801 | Hicksville, NY | 39,553 | 4.7 mi |
| 11545 | Glen Head, NY | 12,065 | 4.4 mi |
| 11724 | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | 3,220 | 3.7 mi |
| 11714 | Bethpage, NY | 22,658 | 6.0 mi |
| 11765 | Mill Neck, NY | 737 | 4.7 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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