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

Population
8,904
Unknown
Median Income
$146,174
Home Value
$597,300
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
41.40
Diversity Index
38.00
Low
Cost of Living
168.0
very high
Unemployment
5.6%

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.

Population & Age

Total Population
8,904
Median Age
41.40
Male Population
4,286
48.1%
Female Population
4,618
51.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
38.00 Low
White
86.8%
Black or African American
1.5%
Hispanic or Latino
11.6%
Asian
1.3%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
4.6%
Other Race
5.6%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$146,174
Mean Household Income
$172,670
Per Capita Income
$61,350
Below Poverty Line
2.4%

This is 95% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$597,300
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
3,478
Occupied Units
3,116
Vacant Units
362
10.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1982
Owner Occupied
99.5%
Renter Occupied
0.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 4.1x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 99.5% Renter 0.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 94.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 27.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
4,836
Employment Rate
94.4%
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
73.5%
Carpool
7.8%
Public Transit
2.1%
Work from Home
16.5%

Cost of Living Index

168.0
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 11792 is 68.0% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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ZIP Code City Population Median Income
11706 Kismet 68,976 $119,603
11746 Dix hills 65,747 $164,589
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11757 Lindenhurst 44,413 $127,889
11743 Halesite 43,490 $183,187
11704 West babylon 40,706 $129,195

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.