11724 ZIP Code — Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Suffolk County, New York

ZIP code 11724 is located in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 3.86 square miles and serves a population of 2,874 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 516/631.

About ZIP code 11724

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,480,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $250,001.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 80% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 11724 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

2,874
population
3.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
11724 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 11724

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11724. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Cold Spring Harbor Acceptable
Cold Spring Harbor Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
11743 Huntington (2.2 mi) 11797 Woodbury (3.1 mi) 11791 Syosset (3.5 mi) 11771 Oyster Bay (4 mi) 11740 Greenlawn (4.8 mi) 11721 Centerport (4.9 mi) 11732 East Norwich (4.9 mi) 11765 Mill Neck (5.7 mi) 11746 Huntington Station (5.7 mi) 11747 Melville (5.8 mi) 11709 Bayville (6.3 mi) 11853 Jericho (6.6 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,874
Population density 745 / sq mi
State FIPS 36
County FIPS 103
Geography
Land area 3.86 sq mi
Water area 0.49 sq mi
Latitude 40.8612
Longitude -73.4534
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 516/631
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 10.9% 22.6% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 8.0% 24.7% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 20.4% 34.6% 24.4%
Over $200k 60.6% 18.0% 11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,874
Population
745
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$250,001
Median household income
$92,315
Per capita income
$1,480,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
96.8%
Home ownership
2.0%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
1,011
Housing units
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
129
Under 5
112
149
5–9
129
96
10–14
82
126
15–19
108
78
20–24
67
139
25–34
119
149
35–44
128
245
45–54
211
123
55–59
106
102
60–64
88
136
65–74
117
54
75–84
46
19
85+
16
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1886029.9%
18 and over2,01470.1%
65 and over38813.5%
Median age38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82%
Two or more races 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Other race 3.1%
Asian 2.8%
GroupCount%
White2,48882%
Two or more races2096.9%
Hispanic or Latino1615.3%
Other race933.1%
Asian842.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 10.9% 22.6% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 8.0% 24.7% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 20.4% 34.6% 24.4%
Over $200k 60.6% 18.0% 11.5%
Under $10k 3.5%
$15k–$25k 0.6%
$25k–$35k 1.6%
$35k–$50k 2.4%
$50k–$75k 10.1%
$75k–$100k 1.1%
$100k–$150k 7.8%
$150k–$200k 13.3%
$200k+ 59.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.5%
$15k–$25k0.6%
$25k–$35k1.6%
$35k–$50k2.4%
$50k–$75k10.1%
$75k–$100k1.1%
$100k–$150k7.8%
$150k–$200k13.3%
$200k+59.6%
Median income$250,001

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 1.2%
$500k–$1M 12.6%
$1M+ 86.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$1,480,400
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied96.8%
Renter occupied3.2%
Vacant7.6%
Single-family detached94.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms10.0
Avg household size (owned)2.95

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.7%
2000–20092.5%
1990–199910.1%
1980–19894.5%
1970–197910.3%
1960–196917.1%
1950–195921.2%
1940–19492.0%
1939 or earlier30.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.2%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms4.0%
3 bedrooms29.6%
4 bedrooms37.7%
5+ bedrooms27.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.1%
1 vehicle16.4%
2 vehicles41.3%
3 or more36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas41.4%
Electricity2.1%
Propane / LP gas1.9%
Fuel oil54.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family68571.1%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse13914.4%
Female householder, no spouse13914.4%
Households with children under 1846047.8%
Households with seniors (65+)30231.4%
Average household size2.89

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.8%18.4%
Married63.9%67.2%
Separated3.4%2.1%
Widowed3.4%7.7%
Divorced3.5%4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%
Some HS, no diploma 0.6%
HS graduate 6.3%
Some college, no degree 6.8%
Associate's degree 3.2%
Bachelor's degree 39.3%
Graduate / professional 41.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.6%
Bachelor's or higher80.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool12513.2%
Kindergarten879.2%
Elementary school34736.8%
High school19821.0%
College / grad school18719.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%
Finance & real estate 18.0%
Professional & management 16.7%
Construction 6.3%
Retail trade 6.3%
Transportation & utilities 5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%
Manufacturing 4.1%
Information 4.0%
Wholesale trade 3.2%
Agriculture & mining 2.3%
Other services 1.7%
Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts68.8%
Service5.9%
Sales & office20.1%
Natural resources & construction3.9%
Production & transportation1.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.1%
Government8.2%
Self-employed5.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone48.7%
Carpool2.7%
Public transit15.5%
Walk2.6%
Work from home25.9%
Other means4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)37.9

Poverty

All people 2.0%
Under 18 years 0.1%
18 and over 2.8%
Married-couple families 0.4%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security21.2%
Retirement income17.5%
Supplemental Security0.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP3.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity23.9%
High blood pressure26.3%
High cholesterol31.7%
Diabetes6.7%
Heart disease4.6%
Stroke1.9%
Asthma8.8%
Arthritis18.8%
Kidney disease2.2%
Pulmonary disease4.0%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking9.3%
Binge drinking17.9%
No physical activity15.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.1%
Depression15.5%
Fair or poor health7.1%
Poor mental health10.9%
Poor physical health6.6%
No health insurance5.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.6%
Visited dentist78.4%
Cholesterol screening94.7%
Teeth loss6.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans683.4%
Disability%
Any disability1.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years2.7%
65 and over1.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance92.9%
Public insurance14.7%
No insurance1.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,63391.6%
Spanish602.3%
Other Indo-European70.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander532.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,68293.3%
Born in same state2,64792.1%
Born in different state2,10273.1%
Foreign born351.2%
Naturalized citizen1926.7%
Not a US citizen11760.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian70224.4%
French31210.9%
English592.1%
Arab541.9%
AncestryCount%
Irish180.6%
Norwegian70.2%
Polish30.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.5%
Internet access98.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11724

What city is ZIP code 11724 in?

ZIP code 11724 is primarily assigned to Cold Spring Harbor, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11724 in?

ZIP code 11724 falls within Suffolk County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 11724?

80% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 11724 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 11724 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 11724?

The median household income in ZIP code 11724 is $250,001, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11724?

The median home value in ZIP code 11724 is $1,480,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 11724 in?

ZIP code 11724 observes the EST timezone.

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