PlainZIP

Woodbury, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11797

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

9,041
680/sq mi
$192,609
Median income
$1,007,000
Median home value
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
680
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11797 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11797 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodbury, Nassau County, New York, home to 9,041 residents across 13.3 square miles, a density of 680 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11797 skews affluent, with a median household income of $192,609 (108% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $93,865. Poverty here runs at 5.4%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $1,007,000 (166% above the state average) with median rent at $3,321 per month, and 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 11797 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 11797

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodbury, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11797.

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 11797, Woodbury, 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

9,041

Population

13.3

Area (sq mi)

680

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11797?

48.9

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

14.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 15.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$192,609

Median Household Income

+108% vs state

$93,865

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

34.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11797 ranks nationally

Woodbury, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$192,609 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,240

Total Housing Units

3,176

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$1,007,000

Median Home Value

+166% vs state

$3,321

Median Rent

1980

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2023)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11797 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +2.8% 157
2020 +2.4% 160
2021 +8.6% 174
2022 +17.0% 204
2023 +2.2% 208

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 734 business establishments in ZIP 11797, employing approximately 13,628 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,157,669,000.

734

Businesses

13,628

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 176 24.0%
Health care and social assistance 96 13.1%
Finance and insurance 80 10.9%
Retail trade 57 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 55 7.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 51 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 48 6.5%
Wholesale trade 46 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 6.3%
Information 20 2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 2.5%
Construction 15 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.1%
Educational services 4 0.5%
Manufacturing 3 0.4%

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 11797 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 11797 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 11797 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 11797 ranks #3 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
11803 Plainview, NY 28,127 2.5 mi
11791 Syosset, NY 25,076 2.0 mi
11724 Cold Spring Harbor, NY 3,220 3.4 mi
11804 Old Bethpage, NY 5,010 4.1 mi
11714 Bethpage, NY 22,658 5.2 mi
11747 Melville, NY 19,803 3.9 mi
11732 East Norwich, NY 3,430 4.0 mi
11753 Jericho, NY 12,014 4.1 mi
11771 Oyster Bay, NY 10,007 4.5 mi
11743 Huntington, NY 42,230 5.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11797 in? ▼
ZIP code 11797 (Woodbury) 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 11797? ▼
ZIP code 11797 in Woodbury, NY has a population of 9,041 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11797? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11797 is $192,609, which is 152% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11797? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11797 is $1,007,000, which is 262% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11797? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11797 is White at 77.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11797? ▼
ZIP code 11797 has 734 business establishments employing approximately 13,628 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11797? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11797 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (176), Health care and social assistance (96), Finance and insurance (80). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11797? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11797 increased by 2.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 11797? ▼
In ZIP code 11797, 79.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.2% 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 11797? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11797 is 34.8 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 11797? ▼
In ZIP code 11797, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11797? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11797 is 5.4% 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.