11772 ZIP Code — Patchogue, NY
Suffolk County, New York
ZIP code 11772 is located in Patchogue, New York, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 16.13 square miles and serves a population of 45,345 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 631.
About ZIP code 11772
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $420,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
The gap between median ($103,207) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 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 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
45,345
population
16.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
11772 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 11772
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11772. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Patchogue | Acceptable |
| Patchogue | Acceptable |
| Patchogue | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
11719 Brookhaven (3.1 mi)
11719 Brookhaven (3.1 mi)
11713 Bellport (3.5 mi)
11713 Bellport (3.5 mi)
11951 Mastic Beach (3.8 mi)
11951 Mastic Beach (3.8 mi)
11967 Shirley (4.1 mi)
11967 Shirley (4.1 mi)
11950 Mastic (5.5 mi)
11950 Mastic (5.5 mi)
11955 Moriches (6.1 mi)
11955 Moriches (6.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 45,345 |
| Population density | 2,811 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 103 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.13 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.46 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7371 |
| Longitude | -72.9002 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 631 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.0% | 22.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.2% | 24.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.4% | 34.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.4% | 18.0% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
45,345
Population
2,811
People per sq mi
39.6
Median age
$103,207
Median household income
$49,377
Per capita income
$420,300
Median home value
$1,977
Median monthly rent
70.0%
Home ownership
6.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
13,098
Housing units
31.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,161
Under 5
1,312
1,068
5–9
1,206
1,153
10–14
1,302
1,352
15–19
1,527
1,222
20–24
1,380
3,202
25–34
3,619
2,924
35–44
3,303
3,042
45–54
3,437
1,479
55–59
1,672
1,510
60–64
1,706
1,853
65–74
2,094
945
75–84
1,067
380
85+
429
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,671 | 19.1% |
| 18 and over | 36,674 | 80.9% |
| 65 and over | 6,768 | 14.9% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Hispanic or Latino
9.7%
Two or more races
6.4%
Other race
5.3%
Black or African American
4.3%
Asian
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,645 | 71% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,890 | 9.7% |
| Two or more races | 3,236 | 6.4% |
| Other race | 2,685 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,153 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 1,563 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 63 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.0% | 22.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.2% | 24.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.4% | 34.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.4% | 18.0% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
7.4%
$50k–$75k
9.8%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
24.5%
$150k–$200k
12.7%
$200k+
14.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 9.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.7% |
| $200k+ | 14.9% |
| Median income | $103,207 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
2.1%
$150k–$200k
1.6%
$200k–$300k
10.3%
$300k–$500k
62.4%
$500k–$1M
19.4%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $420,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,977 |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% |
| Vacant | 6.7% |
| Single-family detached | 67.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% |
| 3 or more | 24.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.9% |
| Electricity | 11.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.9% |
| Fuel oil | 45.7% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,975 | 47.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,596 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,787 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,625 | 27.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,696 | 27.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,270 | 31.0% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.5% | 33.7% |
| Married | 48.3% | 42.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
27.5%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
13.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 982 | 8.8% |
| Kindergarten | 480 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 3,584 | 32.0% |
| High school | 2,262 | 20.2% |
| College / grad school | 3,903 | 34.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.3%
Professional & management
11.6%
Construction
11.0%
Retail trade
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Public administration
5.8%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Other services
4.1%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.9% |
| Service | 18.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 8.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.2% |
| Government | 19.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 3.5% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 7.8% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.1 |
Poverty
All people
6.3%
Under 18 years
6.4%
18 and over
6.3%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
15.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.5% |
| Retirement income | 23.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.7% |
| High blood pressure | 27.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 19.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.1% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,313 | 3.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 30.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.2% |
| Public insurance | 29.7% |
| No insurance | 4.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,872 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 3,331 | 7.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,525 | 5.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 311 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 273 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,243 | 86.5% |
| Born in same state | 38,674 | 85.3% |
| Born in different state | 36,380 | 80.2% |
| Foreign born | 569 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,102 | 13.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,171 | 52.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8,631 | 19% |
| French | 2,027 | 4.5% |
| Arab | 1,383 | 3% |
| English | 371 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 230 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 181 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 121 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 104 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 72 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11772
What city is ZIP code 11772 in?
ZIP code 11772 is primarily assigned to Patchogue, New York.
What county is ZIP code 11772 in?
ZIP code 11772 falls within Suffolk County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11772?
The median home value in ZIP code 11772 is $420,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 11772?
The median household income in ZIP code 11772 is $103,207, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 11772?
ZIP code 11772 has an estimated population of 45,345 residents, with a density of 2,811 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 11772 in?
ZIP code 11772 observes the EST timezone.