11796 ZIP Code
West Sayville, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 11796 |
| City/Town: | West Sayville |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 3,843 |
| Median Household Income: | $156,136 |
| Per Capita Income: | $72,112 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,415 |
| Median Home Value: | $513,400 |
| Land Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7312, -73.0994 |
Population Information (11796 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 3,843 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 1,739 | 45.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,104 | 54.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 214 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 180 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 233 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 219 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 215 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 336 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 501 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 597 | 15.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 395 | 10.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 378 | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 405 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 115 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 55 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (11796 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $513,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,287 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 1,415 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,352 | 95.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 63 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,084 | 80.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 268 | 19.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (11796 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 2,782 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 52 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 75 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 676 | 24.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 527 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 308 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 526 | 18.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 618 | 22.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (11796 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $156,136 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $157,687 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $166,516 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $72,112 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (11796 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,134 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,032 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 102 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,051 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,302 | 64.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 654 | 32.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 76 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (11796 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,573 | 93.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 62 | 1.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 117 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 12 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 79 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 45 | 1.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 11 | 0.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 11 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (11796 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 42 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 43 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 75 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 87 | 6.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 119 | 8.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 80 | 5.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 200 | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 325 | 24.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 381 | 28.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (11796 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,533 | 75.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 79 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 118 | 5.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 10 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 10 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 165 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (11796 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 137 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 99 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 74 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 235 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 14 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 8 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 146 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 253 | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 702 | 34.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 128 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 81 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 155 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (11796 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.5% | 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 (11796 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 3,775 | 98.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,395 | 88.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 903 | 23.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 68 | 1.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (11796 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,139 | 84.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 438 | 32.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 322 | 23.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 37 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 29 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (11796 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,119 | 79.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2 | 0.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 192 | 13.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 30 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 21 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 51 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (11796 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 0 | 0.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 87 | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 125 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 108 | 7.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 195 | 13.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 463 | 32.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 62 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 375 | 26.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (11796 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 209 | 14.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 264 | 18.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 583 | 41.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 221 | 15.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 138 | 9.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (11796 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 676 | 50.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 55 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 97 | 7.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 516 | 38.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (11796 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 10 | 0.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 315 | 23.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 544 | 40.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 483 | 35.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (11796 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 15 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 51 | 4.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 5 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 442 | 40.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 561 | 51.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (11796 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,152 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,310 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,287 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.97 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.96 | 2.38 |
Households (11796 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,352 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 879 | 65.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 344 | 25.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 66 | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 329 | 24.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 468 | 34.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 433 | 32.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.77 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (11796 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,477 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 528 | 35.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 908 | 61.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 12 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 29 | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 469 | 31.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (11796 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 745 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 53 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 12 | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 349 | 46.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 145 | 19.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 186 | 25.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (11796 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,086 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 118 | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 3,843 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 318 | 8.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 16 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 180 | 56.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 122 | 38.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (11796 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 3,315 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 492 | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 371 | 75.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 121 | 24.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 65 | 13.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (11796 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 3,704 | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 20 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 139 | 695.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 139 | 695.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 139 | 695.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 27 | 135.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 70.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (11796 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,629 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,472 | 95.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 157 | 4.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 19 | 0.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 45 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 82 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 11 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (11796 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,352 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,321 | 97.7% | 89.4% |
West Sayville, NY11796