11793 ZIP Code
Wantagh, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 11793 |
| City/Town: | Wantagh |
| County: | Nassau |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,865 |
| Median Household Income: | $164,773 |
| Per Capita Income: | $71,518 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,628 |
| Median Home Value: | $612,700 |
| Land Area: | 9.9 sq miles
25.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6472, -73.5115 |
Population Information (11793 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,865 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,301 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,564 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,568 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,929 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,087 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,944 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,919 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,222 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,139 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,159 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,377 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,217 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,914 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,554 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 836 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (11793 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $612,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,142 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,628 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,348 | 97.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 280 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,851 | 95.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 497 | 4.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (11793 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,418 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 429 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 322 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,753 | 22.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,599 | 16.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,875 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,669 | 26.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,771 | 22.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (11793 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $164,773 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $180,230 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $184,038 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $71,518 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (11793 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,371 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,811 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 559 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,515 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,428 | 72.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,861 | 24.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 516 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (11793 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,662 | 86.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 398 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 38 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,128 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 659 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,980 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,136 | 6.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,583 | 11.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 64 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 757 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 362 | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,400 | 7.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (11793 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 178 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 111 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 411 | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 291 | 2.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 340 | 3.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 828 | 8.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 834 | 8.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,666 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,799 | 17.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,890 | 37.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (11793 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,756 | 68.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 824 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,088 | 13.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 186 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 103 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,666 | 10.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (11793 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 26 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 765 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 574 | 3.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 520 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,450 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 645 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 372 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,446 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,188 | 13.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,477 | 34.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 757 | 4.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 504 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,087 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (11793 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.2% | 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 (11793 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,506 | 98.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,258 | 88.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,519 | 24.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 346 | 1.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (11793 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,426 | 81.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,520 | 34.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,390 | 32.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 280 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 195 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 324 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (11793 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,923 | 93.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 219 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 224 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 58 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 51 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 62 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 91 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (11793 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 138 | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 223 | 2.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 217 | 2.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 447 | 4.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 497 | 4.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,377 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 5,645 | 53.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,154 | 10.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 930 | 8.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (11793 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 23 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 189 | 1.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 658 | 6.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,821 | 45.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,079 | 38.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 858 | 8.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (11793 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,278 | 51.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 174 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 456 | 4.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,244 | 41.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 146 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (11793 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 301 | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,393 | 23.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,553 | 44.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,101 | 30.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (11793 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 82 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 101 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 15 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 217 | 2.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,898 | 19.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 7,098 | 72.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 440 | 4.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (11793 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,725 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,142 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.01 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.38 |
Households (11793 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,348 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,879 | 66.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,035 | 29.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 813 | 7.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,186 | 21.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,793 | 36.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,700 | 35.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.97 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (11793 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,443 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,300 | 34.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,250 | 58.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 227 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 601 | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,998 | 24.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (11793 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,602 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 474 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 458 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,186 | 41.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,704 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,780 | 23.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (11793 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,898 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 947 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,852 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,039 | 9.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 291 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,255 | 41.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,493 | 49.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (11793 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,993 | 93.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,577 | 5.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 709 | 45.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 810 | 51.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 48 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 58 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (11793 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,106 | 91.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 274 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,759 | 1006.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,759 | 1006.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,759 | 1006.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 984 | 359.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 32 | 11.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 21 | 7.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 859 | 313.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 106 | 38.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (11793 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,297 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,107 | 89.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,190 | 10.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,290 | 4.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,320 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 479 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 101 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (11793 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,348 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,879 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
Wantagh, NY11793