ZIP Code 11797
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Woodbury · Nassau County · New York
- Population
- 9,041
- Median income
- $192,609
- Median home value
- $1,007,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 66.2%
- Land area
- 13.3 sq mi
680/sq mi
▲ 152% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 262% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.9
New York
ZIP code 11797 in Woodbury, New York has a population of 9,041. The median household income is $192,609, which is 152% above the national average. Median home value is $1,007,000, 262% above the US average. 66.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11797 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.3 square miles in Woodbury, Nassau County, New York. The area is home to 9,041 residents, producing a population density of 680 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 11797 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11797 sits at $192,609 (108% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $93,865. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 11797 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11797 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 11797
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11797.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
176 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
96 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
80 establishments
- Retail trade 57
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 55
Other services (except public administration)
55 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 11797, Woodbury, 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
9,041
Population
13.3
Area (sq mi)
680
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11797?
48.9
Median Age
45.3%
Male
54.7%
Female
14.0%
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?
$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
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?
3,240
Total Housing Units
3,176
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11797 vs 11803 →
| 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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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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