ZIP Code 11794
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Stony Brook · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 3,165
- Bachelor's or higher
- 100.0%
- Land area
- 0.7 sq mi
4,324/sq mi
Median age 19.9
New York
ZIP code 11794 in Stony Brook, New York has a population of 3,165. 100.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11794 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.7 square miles in Stony Brook, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 3,165 residents, producing a population density of 4,324 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 11794 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11794 sits at —, while per-capita income is $4,800. The poverty rate stands at — and the unemployment rate at 13.9%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and — of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11794 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.9, and the average commute is 14 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11794 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 11794
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11794.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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 11794, 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
3,165
Population
0.7
Area (sq mi)
4,324
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11794?
19.9
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
11.9%
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?
$4,800
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Unemployment Rate
14.0 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?
0
Total Housing Units
0
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 11794, employing approximately 11,090 people with a combined annual payroll of $872,838,000.
53
Businesses
11,090
Employees
$872.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 47.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 18.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.7% |
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 11794 vs 11790 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11790 | Stony Brook, NY | 18,511 | 0.5 mi |
| 11733 | East Setauket, NY | 18,949 | 1.9 mi |
| 11755 | Lake Grove, NY | 12,387 | 3.9 mi |
| 11780 | Saint James, NY | 15,524 | 2.7 mi |
| 11776 | Port Jefferson Station, NY | 24,235 | 4.1 mi |
| 11720 | Centereach, NY | 29,189 | 3.8 mi |
| 11767 | Nesconset, NY | 14,530 | 4.9 mi |
| 11777 | Port Jefferson, NY | 8,968 | 4.1 mi |
| 11779 | Ronkonkoma, NY | 38,421 | 7.0 mi |
| 11784 | Selden, NY | 24,655 | 5.4 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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