11706 ZIP Code — Bay Shore, NY
Suffolk County, New York
ZIP code 11706 is located in Bay Shore, New York, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 16.93 square miles and serves a population of 65,437 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 631.
About ZIP code 11706
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $432,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $110,965. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 11706 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
65,437
population
16.93
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
11706 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 11706
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11706. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bay Shore | Acceptable |
| Bay Shore | Acceptable |
| Bay Shore | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
11751 Islip (2.3 mi)
11730 East Islip (2.6 mi)
11718 Brightwaters (3.1 mi)
11752 Islip Terrace (4.5 mi)
11795 West Islip (4.7 mi)
11769 Oakdale (5 mi)
11722 Central Islip (5.7 mi)
11796 West Sayville (6 mi)
11717 Brentwood (6.2 mi)
11716 Bohemia (6.6 mi)
11703 North Babylon (6.6 mi)
11729 Deer Park (7.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 65,437 |
| Population density | 3,865 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 103 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.93 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.36 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6988 |
| Longitude | -73.2076 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 631 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.5% | 22.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 24.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.8% | 34.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 14.7% | 18.0% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
65,437
Population
3,865
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$110,965
Median household income
$40,900
Per capita income
$432,600
Median home value
$1,845
Median monthly rent
75.4%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
16,628
Housing units
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,058
Under 5
1,999
2,285
5–9
2,219
2,365
10–14
2,296
1,898
15–19
1,842
2,127
20–24
2,066
4,706
25–34
4,569
4,958
35–44
4,813
4,475
45–54
4,345
2,085
55–59
2,025
1,919
60–64
1,864
2,480
65–74
2,408
1,315
75–84
1,277
529
85+
514
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15,619 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 49,818 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 8,523 | 13.0% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
43.1%
Hispanic or Latino
19.6%
Other race
13.2%
Black or African American
9.8%
Two or more races
8.5%
Asian
5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,051 | 43.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15,963 | 19.6% |
| Other race | 10,756 | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 7,988 | 9.8% |
| Two or more races | 6,946 | 8.5% |
| Asian | 4,047 | 5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 640 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.5% | 22.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 24.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.8% | 34.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 14.7% | 18.0% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
3.5%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
8.1%
$50k–$75k
11.2%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
16.5%
$200k+
18.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.5% |
| $200k+ | 18.8% |
| Median income | $110,965 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
0.5%
$150k–$200k
0.2%
$200k–$300k
10.8%
$300k–$500k
57.0%
$500k–$1M
23.7%
$1M+
2.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $432,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,845 |
| Owner occupied | 75.4% |
| Renter occupied | 24.6% |
| Vacant | 10.8% |
| Single-family detached | 73.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 21.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 24.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% |
| 3 or more | 30.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.3% |
| Electricity | 8.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.0% |
| Fuel oil | 31.3% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,681 | 51.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,567 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,541 | 13.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,208 | 27.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,169 | 37.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,383 | 33.6% |
| Average household size | 3.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.1% | 34.9% |
| Married | 45.3% | 43.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.1%
HS graduate
29.5%
Some college, no degree
18.0%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 785 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 508 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 7,512 | 45.6% |
| High school | 3,420 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 4,246 | 25.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.7%
Retail trade
13.9%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Professional & management
9.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.4%
Construction
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Other services
4.1%
Public administration
4.1%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.5% |
| Service | 18.1% |
| Sales & office | 23.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.0% |
| Government | 16.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.3% |
| Carpool | 10.9% |
| Public transit | 6.4% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 5.8% |
| Other means | 3.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
7.9%
18 and over
8.3%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
13.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.1% |
| Retirement income | 26.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| High blood pressure | 27.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 17.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 26.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.3% |
| Depression | 16.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 17.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 63.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,775 | 3.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 29.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.8% |
| Public insurance | 35.0% |
| No insurance | 7.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 61,380 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 11,483 | 18.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 9,203 | 15.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,993 | 3.2% |
| Other languages | 210 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 46,833 | 71.6% |
| Born in same state | 44,195 | 67.5% |
| Born in different state | 41,242 | 63.0% |
| Foreign born | 2,638 | 4.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 18,604 | 28.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 10,470 | 56.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,897 | 12.1% |
| Arab | 2,234 | 3.4% |
| French | 1,351 | 2.1% |
| Polish | 388 | 0.6% |
| English | 300 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 157 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 147 | 0.2% |
| German | 94 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 67 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 29.0% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11706
What part of Bay Shore is ZIP code 11706?
ZIP code 11706 covers a portion of Bay Shore, New York, within Suffolk County.
What county is ZIP code 11706 in?
ZIP code 11706 falls within Suffolk County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11706?
The median home value in ZIP code 11706 is $432,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 11706?
The median household income in ZIP code 11706 is $110,965, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 11706?
ZIP code 11706 has an estimated population of 65,437 residents, with a density of 3,865 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 11706 in?
ZIP code 11706 observes the EST timezone.