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Wantagh, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11793

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

32,298
1,315/sq mi
$167,068
Median income
$659,500
Median home value
50.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
1,315
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11793 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11793 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wantagh, Nassau County, New York, with 32,298 residents across 24.6 square miles, a density of 1,315 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11793 skews affluent, with a median household income of $167,068 (81% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $62,294. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 11793 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Nassau County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 11793

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wantagh, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11793.

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 11793, Wantagh, 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

32,298

Population

24.6

Area (sq mi)

1,315

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11793?

42.0

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 83.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

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

How ZIP 11793 ranks nationally

Wantagh, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$167,068 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.5%

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

Owner 95.3%
Renter 4.7%

$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 11793 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 11793 ranks #8 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 11793 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 11793 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Nassau County

11550 standard
Hempstead, NY
Pop: 56,435
11758 standard
Massapequa, NY
Pop: 53,804
11590 standard
Westbury, NY
Pop: 45,768
11520 standard
Freeport, NY
Pop: 43,341
11756 standard
Levittown, NY
Pop: 42,791
11003 standard
Elmont, NY
Pop: 41,356

Related Areas

Nassau County Wantagh, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11793 in? ▼
ZIP code 11793 (Wantagh) is located in Nassau County, New York. Nassau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nassau-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 11793? ▼
ZIP code 11793 in Wantagh, NY has a population of 32,298 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11793? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11793 is $167,068, which is 119% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11793? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11793 is $659,500, which is 137% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11793? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11793 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11793? ▼
ZIP code 11793 has 838 business establishments employing approximately 6,145 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11793? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11793 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (128), Construction (109), Health care and social assistance (99). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11793? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11793 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 11793? ▼
In ZIP code 11793, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.5% 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 11793? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11793 is 35.0 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 11793? ▼
In ZIP code 11793, approximately 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11793? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11793 is 3.9% 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.