ZIP Code 11793
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Wantagh · Nassau County · New York
- Population
- 32,298
- Median income
- $167,068
- Median home value
- $659,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.5%
- Land area
- 24.6 sq mi
1,315/sq mi
▲ 119% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 137% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 42
New York
ZIP code 11793 in Wantagh, New York has a population of 32,298. The median household income is $167,068, which is 119% above the national average. Median home value is $659,500, 137% above the US average. 50.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11793 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.6 square miles in Wantagh, Nassau County, New York. The area is home to 32,298 residents, producing a population density of 1,315 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 11793 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11793 sits at $167,068 (81% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $62,294. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $659,500 (74% above the state average) with median rent at $2,222 per month, and 95.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11793 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, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11793 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 11793
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11793.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
128 establishments
- Construction
Construction
109 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
99 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
94 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
89 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 11793, Wantagh, 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
32,298
Population
24.6
Area (sq mi)
1,315
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11793?
42.0
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
9.1%
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?
$167,068
Median Household Income
+81% vs state
$62,294
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
35.0 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?
10,827
Total Housing Units
10,492
Occupied Units
335
Vacant Units
3.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$659,500
Median Home Value
+74% vs state
$2,222
Median Rent
1956
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)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11793 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 200 |
| 2021 | +7.4% | 215 |
| 2022 | +8.8% | 234 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 251 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 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 838 business establishments in ZIP 11793, employing approximately 6,145 people with a combined annual payroll of $318,578,000.
838
Businesses
6,145
Employees
$318.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 128 | 15.3% |
| Construction | 109 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 99 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 94 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 89 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 75 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 68 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 47 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 2.3% |
| Information | 15 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 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 11793 vs 11710 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11710 | Bellmore, NY | 34,496 | 1.8 mi |
| 11783 | Seaford, NY | 21,288 | 2.2 mi |
| 11566 | Merrick, NY | 35,321 | 2.3 mi |
| 11520 | Freeport, NY | 43,341 | 3.6 mi |
| 11758 | Massapequa, NY | 53,804 | 3.2 mi |
| 11756 | Levittown, NY | 42,791 | 5.2 mi |
| 11510 | Baldwin, NY | 33,048 | 4.9 mi |
| 11762 | Massapequa Park, NY | 22,360 | 4.1 mi |
| 11575 | Roosevelt, NY | 16,272 | 4.3 mi |
| 11554 | East Meadow, NY | 38,132 | 5.3 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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