ZIP Code 11779: Population, Income, Housing

State: NY
Total population: 38,206 Household income: $112,180 Rent: $2,227

Overview

Total population
38,206
Rent
$2,227
Year built
1971
Household income
$112,180
Per capita income
$46,113
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.9 persons
Rent over 30% of income
59.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
New York
County
Suffolk County
City
Ronkonkoma
Total population
38,206
Adults over 25
26,920
Total households
13,215
Household size
2.9 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$112,180
Per capita income
$46,113
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
59.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$2,227
Year built
1971
Households that rent
24.3%
Households that own
75.7%
Rooms per home (all homes)
6.1

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
72.7%
Black
5.1%
Asian
6.5%
Two or more races
10.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
20.7%
Not Hispanic or Latino
79.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
17,495 (91.1%)
Commute time to work
31 mins
Work from home
1,711 (8.9%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
24.7%
High school graduate or GED
33.6%
Some college or associate degree
11.1%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
30.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 11779 with: Suffolk County, NY New York metro area, NY-NJ New York State United States

ZIP 11779

Total population38,206
Rent$2,227
Year built1971
Household income$112,180
Per capita income$46,113
Poverty rate5.1%
Unemployment rateN/A

Suffolk County, NY

Total population1,530,146
Rent$2,255
Year built1970
Household income$130,686
Per capita income$57,164
Poverty rate6.4%
Unemployment rate3.2%

New York Metro Area, NY-NJ

Total population19,798,537
Rent$1,830
Year built1960
Household income$99,155
Per capita income$55,691
Poverty rate12.7%
Unemployment rate4.5%

New York State

Total population19,852,366
Rent$1,621
Year built1959
Household income$85,974
Per capita income$50,712
Poverty rate14%
Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP11779 CountySuffolk, NYMetro AreaNew York metro area, NY-NJStateNew YorkCountryUnited States
Total population38,2061,530,14619,798,53719,852,366334,922,499
Rent$2,227$2,255$1,830$1,621$1,413
Year built19711970196019591980
Household income$112,180$130,686$99,155$85,974$80,734
Per capita income$46,113$57,164$55,691$50,712$44,673
Poverty rate5.1%6.4%12.7%14%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.2%4.5%4.3%4%

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Summary for 11779

Rent & Income

In 11779, the typical monthly rent is $2,227 and the typical household income is $112,180. Rent here is higher than New York, and household income is higher than New York. The estimated poverty rate is 5.1%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 24.3% of households. About 59.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 30.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 11779 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 11779 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 11779 compares in New York State (210 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $2,227 167 / 210 from lower rent $784 – $3,433
Household income $112,180 55 / 210 from higher income $24,086 – $250,001
Poverty rate 5.1% 23 / 210 from lower poverty 2% – 45.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in New York State with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 11779

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 167th out of 210 ZIP Codes in New York State. In New York State as a whole, the range goes from $784 in ZIP 14701 up to $3,433 in ZIP 10016.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 11779 ranks 55th out of 210 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $24,086 in ZIP 10454 up to $250,001 in ZIP 10583.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 23rd out of 210 ZIP Codes. Across New York State, figures vary from 2% in ZIP 11710 up to 45.2% in ZIP 10454.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 11779 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,227 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 11779

Annual Household Income: $112,180

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 11779

Estimated Rate: 5.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 11779

In ZIP Code 11779, households that rent: 3,212 (24.3%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 3,212 24.3%
Owner-Occupied 10,003 75.7%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 11779

In ZIP Code 11779, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,907 (59.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,907 59.4%
Other renter households 1,305 40.6%
Total renter households 3,212 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 11779

Less than High School: 6,659 people (24.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 9,037 people (33.6%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,993 people (11.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 8,231 people (30.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 26,920

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.