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Wading River, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11792

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

8,523
334/sq mi
$146,174
Median income
$597,300
Median home value
46.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
334
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11792 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11792 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wading River, Suffolk County, New York, home to 8,523 residents across 25.5 square miles, a density of 334 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11792 skews affluent, with a median household income of $146,174 (58% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $61,350. The poverty rate stands at 2.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at $597,300 (58% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 99.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Suffolk County, letting you compare 11792 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 11792

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wading River, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11792.

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 11792, Wading River, 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

8,523

Population

25.5

Area (sq mi)

334

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11792?

41.4

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

10.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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?

$146,174

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$61,350

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11792 ranks nationally

Wading River, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$146,174 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,478

Total Housing Units

3,116

Occupied Units

362

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 99.5%
Renter 0.5%

$597,300

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

1982

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

+11.8%

YoY Change (2024)

280

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+180%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11792 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 190
2021 +12.8% 215
2022 +14.1% 245
2023 +2.4% 251
2024 +11.8% 280

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 233 business establishments in ZIP 11792, employing approximately 2,020 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,881,000.

233

Businesses

2,020

Employees

$95.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 41 17.6%
Health care and social assistance 35 15.0%
Retail trade 29 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 24 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 18 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 6.9%
Finance and insurance 10 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.9%
Wholesale trade 6 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.7%
Information 4 1.7%
Educational services 4 1.7%

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 11792 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 11792 ranks #6 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 11792 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 11792 ranks #3 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
11786 Shoreham, NY 6,344 2.9 mi
11933 Calverton, NY 6,844 4.3 mi
11961 Ridge, NY 12,834 4.3 mi
11778 Rocky Point, NY 12,709 5.2 mi
11949 Manorville, NY 14,573 5.9 mi
11973 Upton, NY 9 6.2 mi
11955 Moriches, NY 3,285 9.6 mi
11789 Sound Beach, NY 7,895 7.4 mi
11764 Miller Place, NY 13,200 7.6 mi
11950 Mastic, NY 16,268 9.7 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
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Pop: 44,837
11743 standard
Huntington, NY
Pop: 42,230

Related Areas

Suffolk County Wading River, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11792 in? ▼
ZIP code 11792 (Wading River) 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 11792? ▼
ZIP code 11792 in Wading River, NY has a population of 8,523 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11792? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11792 is $146,174, which is 92% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11792? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11792 is $597,300, which is 115% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11792? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11792 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11792? ▼
ZIP code 11792 has 233 business establishments employing approximately 2,020 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11792? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11792 are: Construction (41), Health care and social assistance (35), Retail trade (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11792? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11792 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 11792? ▼
In ZIP code 11792, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.8% 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 11792? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11792 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 11792? ▼
In ZIP code 11792, approximately 99.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 0.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11792? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11792 is 2.4% 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.