11779 ZIP Code
Ronkonkoma, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 11779 |
| City/Town: | Ronkonkoma |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,654 |
| Median Household Income: | $113,355 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,012 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,987 |
| Median Home Value: | $433,100 |
| Land Area: | 12.5 sq miles
32.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.8130, -73.1145 |
Population Information (11779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,654 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,310 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,344 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,081 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,054 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,370 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,165 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,184 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,349 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,722 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,788 | 15.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,952 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,216 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,245 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,922 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 606 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (11779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $433,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,976 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,987 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,069 | 93.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 918 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,695 | 74.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,374 | 25.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (11779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,800 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 717 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 866 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,921 | 33.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,279 | 19.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,922 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,670 | 17.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,425 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (11779 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $113,355 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $126,758 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $133,738 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,012 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (11779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,183 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,641 | 93.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,542 | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,516 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,139 | 78.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,872 | 18.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 602 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (11779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 30,312 | 78.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,754 | 4.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 103 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,542 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,297 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,637 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,259 | 8.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,104 | 18.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 344 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 3,110 | 8.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 269 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,381 | 8.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (11779 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 429 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 164 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 378 | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 738 | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 644 | 4.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,787 | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,689 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,767 | 21.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,139 | 16.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,334 | 17.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (11779 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,317 | 79.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,533 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 671 | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 108 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 107 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,285 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (11779 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 36 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,601 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,373 | 6.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 612 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,605 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,423 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 567 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,185 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,359 | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,149 | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,776 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 835 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,120 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (11779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.7% | 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 (11779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,382 | 96.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,553 | 79.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,680 | 30.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,247 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (11779 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,773 | 82.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,251 | 32.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,326 | 25.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 591 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 269 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 667 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (11779 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,004 | 78.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 211 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 360 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 449 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 424 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 613 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 905 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 21 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (11779 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 622 | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 418 | 3.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 807 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,108 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,116 | 29.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,908 | 20.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,292 | 16.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 790 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 926 | 6.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (11779 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 305 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,844 | 13.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,634 | 18.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,164 | 36.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,187 | 22.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 853 | 6.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (11779 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,348 | 33.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 179 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,028 | 7.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7,251 | 55.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 45 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 96 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 52 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 53 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (11779 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 715 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,683 | 28.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,320 | 33.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,351 | 33.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (11779 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 161 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 22 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 27 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 57 | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 795 | 8.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 6,566 | 67.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,033 | 21.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 34 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (11779 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,923 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,238 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,976 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.19 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (11779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,069 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,270 | 55.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,962 | 22.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,774 | 13.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,093 | 23.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,048 | 31.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,343 | 33.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.93 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.52 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (11779 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,801 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,762 | 36.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,355 | 52.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 362 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,188 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,295 | 33.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (11779 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,423 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 342 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 432 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,556 | 42.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,743 | 20.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,350 | 27.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (11779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,817 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,235 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,629 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,964 | 10.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 358 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,758 | 44.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,848 | 46.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (11779 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,736 | 89.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,595 | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,434 | 67.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,123 | 31.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 191 | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 38 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (11779 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,704 | 87.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 445 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,950 | 1112.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,950 | 1112.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,950 | 1112.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 557 | 125.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 31 | 7.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,130 | 478.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 4.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (11779 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,573 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,485 | 80.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,088 | 19.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,409 | 9.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,971 | 8.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 677 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 31 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (11779 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,069 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,451 | 95.3% | 89.4% |
Ronkonkoma, NY11779