ZIP Code 11794

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Stony Brook · Suffolk County · New York

Population
3,165

4,324/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
100.0%

Median age 19.9

Land area
0.7 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11794?

19.9

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 30.8%
African American 7.9%
Asian 52.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 100.0%

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11794 in?
ZIP code 11794 (Stony Brook) 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 11794?
ZIP code 11794 in Stony Brook, NY has a population of 3,165 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11794?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11794 is Asian at 52.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11794?
ZIP code 11794 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 11,090 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11794?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11794 are: Accommodation and food services (25), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11794?
In ZIP code 11794, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 100.0% 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 11794?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11794 is 14.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

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Official Data Resources for Stony Brook, NY

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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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