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West Islip, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11795

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

26,030
1,774/sq mi
$177,269
Median income
$619,900
Median home value
49.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Islip 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 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,774
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11795 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11795 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Islip, Suffolk County, New York, with 26,030 residents across 14.7 square miles, a density of 1,774 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11795 skews affluent, with a median household income of $177,269 (92% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $66,845. The poverty rate stands at 2.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. Housing costs here run $619,900 for a typical home value (64% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,798 a month; 94.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11795 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 11795

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Islip, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11795.

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 11795, West Islip, 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

26,030

Population

14.7

Area (sq mi)

1,774

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11795?

38.1

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

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?

$177,269

Median Household Income

+92% vs state

$66,845

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11795 ranks nationally

West Islip, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$177,269 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 71.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,111

Total Housing Units

8,011

Occupied Units

100

Vacant Units

3.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.8%
Renter 5.2%

$619,900

Median Home Value

+64% vs state

$2,798

Median Rent

1961

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

+11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

281

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+181%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11795 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 195
2021 +9.5% 214
2022 +12.1% 240
2023 +5.0% 252
2024 +11.7% 281

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 620 business establishments in ZIP 11795, employing approximately 8,141 people with a combined annual payroll of $674,645,000.

620

Businesses

8,141

Employees

$674.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 122 19.7%
Construction 105 16.9%
Other services (except public administration) 71 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 68 11.0%
Retail trade 63 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 42 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 6.0%
Finance and insurance 30 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 3.7%
Wholesale trade 16 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.6%
Educational services 11 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.0%
Manufacturing 5 0.8%
Information 3 0.5%

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 11795 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 11795 ranks #6 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 11795 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 11795 ranks #2 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
11718 Brightwaters, NY 3,103 2.0 mi
11703 North Babylon, NY 16,415 2.2 mi
11706 Bay Shore, NY 62,543 2.7 mi
11704 West Babylon, NY 40,222 3.2 mi
11702 Babylon, NY 14,498 3.7 mi
11729 Deer Park, NY 28,032 4.0 mi
11757 Lindenhurst, NY 45,700 4.2 mi
11751 Islip, NY 14,961 4.7 mi
11717 Brentwood, NY 60,745 5.8 mi
11798 Wyandanch, NY 15,347 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Suffolk County

11746 standard
Huntington Station, NY
Pop: 67,094
11706 standard
Bay Shore, NY
Pop: 62,543
11717 standard
Brentwood, NY
Pop: 60,745
11757 standard
Lindenhurst, NY
Pop: 45,700
11772 standard
Patchogue, NY
Pop: 44,837
11743 standard
Huntington, NY
Pop: 42,230

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11795 in? ▼
ZIP code 11795 (West Islip) 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 11795? ▼
ZIP code 11795 in West Islip, NY has a population of 26,030 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11795? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11795 is $177,269, which is 132% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11795? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11795 is $619,900, which is 123% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11795? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11795 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11795? ▼
ZIP code 11795 has 620 business establishments employing approximately 8,141 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11795? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11795 are: Health care and social assistance (122), Construction (105), Other services (except public administration) (71). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11795? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11795 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 11795? ▼
In ZIP code 11795, 71.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.9% 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 11795? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11795 is 30.1 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 11795? ▼
In ZIP code 11795, approximately 94.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11795? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11795 is 2.4% 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.