Stony Brook, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11794
Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,165
- 4,324/sq mi High-density area
- 100.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stony Brook has 3,165 residents, placing it in the top 48% of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 4,324 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 11794 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 11794 covers 0.7 square miles in Stony Brook, Suffolk County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,165 residents on file, a density of 4,324 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 11794, but per-capita income is $4,800. Unemployment is 13.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.9, and the average commute is 14 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11794 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 11794
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stony Brook, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
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ZIP 11794 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11779
Ronkonkoma (11779)
38,421 residents
- 11720
Centereach (11720)
29,189 residents
- 11784
Selden (11784)
24,655 residents
- 11776
Port Jefferson Station (11776)
24,235 residents
- 11733
East Setauket (11733)
18,949 residents
- 11790
Stony Brook (11790)
18,511 residents
- 11780
Saint James (11780)
15,524 residents
- 11767 14,530
Nesconset (11767)
14,530 residents
- 11755 12,387
Lake Grove (11755)
12,387 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11794 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11794, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,165 here; floor ≥1,000).
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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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