11720 ZIP Code
Centereach, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 11720 |
| City/Town: | Centereach |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,193 |
| Median Household Income: | $123,603 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,379 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,515 |
| Median Home Value: | $438,500 |
| Land Area: | 8.2 sq miles
21.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8702, -73.0820 |
Population Information (11720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,193 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,531 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,662 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,594 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,127 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,187 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,606 | 8.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,032 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,774 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,500 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,198 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,172 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,847 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,084 | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,389 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 683 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (11720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $438,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,299 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,515 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,956 | 94.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 559 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,389 | 82.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,567 | 17.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (11720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,647 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 552 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,039 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,529 | 28.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,467 | 17.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,109 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,514 | 17.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,437 | 17.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (11720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $123,603 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $145,633 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $137,218 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,379 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (11720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,536 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,624 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 912 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,438 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,497 | 71.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,713 | 25.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 406 | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (11720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,148 | 75.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,645 | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 92 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,014 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,317 | 4.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,970 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,409 | 8.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,785 | 16.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 387 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,701 | 5.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 196 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,501 | 8.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (11720 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 164 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 47 | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 295 | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 275 | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 395 | 4.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,195 | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,044 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,220 | 24.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,258 | 14.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,063 | 23.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (11720 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,083 | 75.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,143 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 426 | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 104 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 291 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,235 | 8.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (11720 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,224 | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,029 | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 277 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,834 | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 706 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 251 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 733 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,685 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,445 | 30.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 863 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 469 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,097 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (11720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (11720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,988 | 95.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,921 | 81.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,673 | 26.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,150 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (11720 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,417 | 82.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,111 | 34.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,549 | 28.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 380 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 226 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 468 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (11720 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,461 | 88.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 127 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 152 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 76 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 152 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 96 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 396 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 55 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (11720 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 163 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 870 | 9.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 722 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 723 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,057 | 21.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,522 | 26.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,698 | 17.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 399 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 361 | 3.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (11720 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 240 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 666 | 7.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,009 | 10.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,820 | 40.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,099 | 32.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 681 | 7.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (11720 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,382 | 48.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 103 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 760 | 8.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,583 | 40.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 50 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 36 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (11720 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 440 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,999 | 22.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,518 | 39.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,999 | 33.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (11720 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 90 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 110 | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 40 | 0.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 694 | 9.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,397 | 59.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,000 | 27.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 58 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (11720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,863 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,397 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,299 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.38 |
Households (11720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,956 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,659 | 63.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,485 | 27.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 995 | 11.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,838 | 20.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,361 | 37.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,991 | 33.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.60 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (11720 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,916 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,384 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,520 | 54.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 342 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 571 | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,381 | 36.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (11720 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,088 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 521 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 243 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,776 | 34.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,134 | 26.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,414 | 29.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (11720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,529 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,274 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,138 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,478 | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 196 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,245 | 50.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,037 | 41.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (11720 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,488 | 90.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,618 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,497 | 57.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,047 | 40.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 476 | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 74 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (11720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,865 | 85.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 469 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,328 | 922.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,328 | 922.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,328 | 922.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 696 | 148.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 254 | 54.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 21 | 4.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,601 | 341.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 6 | 1.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (11720 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,599 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,550 | 81.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,049 | 18.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,238 | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,097 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,259 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 455 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (11720 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,956 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,594 | 96.0% | 89.4% |
Centereach, NY11720