11792 ZIP Code
Wading River, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 11792 |
| City/Town: | Wading River |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,595 |
| Median Household Income: | $147,563 |
| Per Capita Income: | $78,927 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,476 |
| Median Home Value: | $514,700 |
| Land Area: | 9.9 sq miles
25.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.7 sq miles
7.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9550, -72.8256 |
Population Information (11792 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,595 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,242 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,353 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 411 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 542 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 373 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 478 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 716 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 947 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,045 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,082 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 777 | 9.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 782 | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,144 | 13.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 244 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 54 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (11792 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $514,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,896 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,476 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,062 | 88.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 414 | 11.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,899 | 94.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 163 | 5.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (11792 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,075 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 224 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 204 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,104 | 18.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,154 | 19.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 506 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,229 | 20.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,654 | 27.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (11792 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $147,563 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $163,495 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $163,491 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $78,927 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (11792 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,830 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,596 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 234 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,395 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,284 | 71.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,154 | 25.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 158 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (11792 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,791 | 90.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 268 | 3.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 23 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 74 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 137 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 302 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 438 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 684 | 8.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 46 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 77 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 31 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 530 | 6.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (11792 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 135 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 28 | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 253 | 8.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 105 | 3.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 168 | 5.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 211 | 6.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 670 | 21.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 470 | 15.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,022 | 33.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (11792 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,643 | 79.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 337 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 26 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 524 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (11792 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 66 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 540 | 11.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 158 | 3.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 120 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 525 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 176 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 101 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 149 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 810 | 17.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,340 | 29.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 100 | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 159 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 352 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (11792 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.9% | 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 (11792 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,330 | 96.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,920 | 80.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,379 | 27.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 219 | 2.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (11792 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,559 | 83.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 949 | 31.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 709 | 23.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 46 | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 168 | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 140 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (11792 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,338 | 96.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 24 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 34 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 80 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (11792 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 95 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 294 | 8.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 708 | 20.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 387 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 733 | 21.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 431 | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 488 | 14.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 178 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 162 | 4.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (11792 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 25 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 312 | 9.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 286 | 8.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,346 | 38.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,269 | 36.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 238 | 6.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (11792 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 453 | 14.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 121 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 113 | 3.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,304 | 75.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 26 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (11792 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 137 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 605 | 19.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,179 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,141 | 37.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (11792 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 14 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 88 | 3.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 159 | 5.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,133 | 39.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,302 | 44.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 203 | 7.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (11792 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,236 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,896 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.93 | 2.38 |
Households (11792 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,062 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,846 | 60.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 728 | 23.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 244 | 8.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 805 | 26.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 885 | 28.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,011 | 33.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.76 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (11792 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,587 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,346 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,956 | 54.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 13 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 252 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 891 | 24.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (11792 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,845 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 177 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 178 | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 654 | 35.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 345 | 18.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 491 | 26.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (11792 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,980 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 401 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,549 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 729 | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 86 | 11.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 307 | 42.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 336 | 46.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (11792 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,572 | 88.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 949 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 645 | 68.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 185 | 19.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 179 | 18.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 119 | 12.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (11792 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,016 | 93.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 39 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 579 | 1484.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 579 | 1484.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 579 | 1484.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 284 | 728.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 4 | 10.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 19 | 48.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 157 | 402.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 36 | 92.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (11792 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,184 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,626 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 558 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 221 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 337 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (11792 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,062 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,898 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
Wading River, NY11792