11716 ZIP Code — Bohemia, NY

Suffolk County, New York

ZIP code 11716 is located in Bohemia, New York, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 8.64 square miles and serves a population of 10,074 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 631.

About ZIP code 11716

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $460,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $119,612. 36% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 11716 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,074

population

8.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11716 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11716

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11716. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bohemia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11769 Oakdale (2.2 mi) 11796 West Sayville (2.9 mi) 11752 Islip Terrace (2.9 mi) 11779 Ronkonkoma (3.2 mi) 11741 Holbrook (3.6 mi) 11749 Islandia (3.6 mi) 11749 Islandia (3.6 mi) 11722 Central Islip (3.9 mi) 11705 Bayport (3.9 mi) 11730 East Islip (4 mi) 00544 Holtsville (4.7 mi) 11742 Holtsville (5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,074
Population density	1,166 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	8.64 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.7702
Longitude	-73.1250
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	20.1%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	42.3%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.4%	18.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

10,074

Population

1,166

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$119,612

Median household income

$46,122

Per capita income

$460,600

Median home value

$2,358

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

2,956

Housing units

38.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

324

Under 5

311

259

5–9

249

285

10–14

273

354

15–19

339

264

20–24

254

532

25–34

510

701

35–44

673

678

45–54

651

379

55–59

364

514

60–64

493

464

65–74

444

268

75–84

256

120

85+

115

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,197	21.8%
18 and over	7,877	78.2%
65 and over	1,667	16.5%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Two or more races 4.8%

Asian 3.8%

Other race 2.2%

Black or African American 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	8,659	80.5%
Hispanic or Latino	682	6.3%
Two or more races	519	4.8%
Asian	404	3.8%
Other race	239	2.2%
Black or African American	234	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.1%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	42.3%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.4%	18.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 9.7%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k+ 17.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	9.7%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	25.3%
$150k–$200k	16.8%
$200k+	17.1%
Median income	$119,612

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k–$300k 2.9%

$300k–$500k 46.7%

$500k–$1M 33.7%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$460,600
Median rent / month	$2,358
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	4.8%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.3%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	24.7%
1960–1969	22.0%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	24.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.4%
Electricity	5.7%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Fuel oil	48.3%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,924	55.7%
Cohabiting couple	176	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	600	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	757	21.9%
Households with children under 18	1,104	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,206	34.9%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	28.2%
Married	53.1%	52.6%
Separated	1.8%	2.3%
Widowed	2.3%	8.9%
Divorced	9.2%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate / professional 14.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	38.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	267	11.8%
Kindergarten	152	6.7%
Elementary school	695	30.6%
High school	551	24.3%
College / grad school	606	26.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Retail trade 10.3%

Professional & management 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Information 6.9%

Public administration 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Construction 5.6%

Other services 5.0%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.1%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	26.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	6.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 8.7%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 12.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.8%
High blood pressure	27.9%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	20.1%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	70.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	458	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.7%
Public insurance	28.7%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,439	93.7%
Spanish	441	4.7%
Other Indo-European	228	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	90	1.0%
Other languages	109	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,441	93.7%
Born in same state	9,339	92.7%
Born in different state	8,891	88.3%
Foreign born	102	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	633	6.3%
Not a US citizen	365	57.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,015	20%
Arab	1,123	11.1%
French	512	5.1%
Polish	89	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	48	0.5%
Norwegian	25	0.2%
Irish	23	0.2%
German	14	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	96.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11716

What city is ZIP code 11716 in?

ZIP code 11716 is primarily assigned to Bohemia, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11716 in?

ZIP code 11716 falls within Suffolk County, New York.

Is ZIP code 11716 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 11716 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 11716 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 11716 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11716?

The median home value in ZIP code 11716 is $460,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 11716?

The median household income in ZIP code 11716 is $119,612, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 11716 in?

ZIP code 11716 observes the EST timezone.