ZIP Code 11792 -- Wading river, NY
Suffolk | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- Households here earn 1.9x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
- 99.45% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 11792
ZIP code 11792 in Wading River, New York is a unknown area with a population of 8,904. The median household income is $146,174, which is This is 95% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $597,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 4.1x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 168.0 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.40 years. Approximately 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Suffolk, NY.
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This is 95% above the national median of $75,000.
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Moderately affordable
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 11792 is 68.0% above the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 11792
ZIP code 11792 (Wading river, NY) has a total population of 8,904 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.40 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 11792 is $146,174 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 95% above the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 11792 is primarily located in Wading river, New York (NY). It falls within Suffolk County.
The median home value in ZIP code 11792 is $597,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
The median age in ZIP code 11792 is 41.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 11792 has a cost of living index of 167.99 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 11792, 46.79% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 26.95% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 11792 is 5.56%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 16.54% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.