11786 ZIP Code — Shoreham, NY
Suffolk County, New York
ZIP code 11786 is located in Shoreham, New York, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 4.85 square miles and serves a population of 6,559 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 631.
About ZIP code 11786
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 $487,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $162,143. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
6,559
population
4.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
11786 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 11786
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11786. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Shoreham | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
11778 Rocky Point (2.4 mi)
11792 Wading River (2.7 mi)
11961 Ridge (3.4 mi)
11789 Sound Beach (4.6 mi)
11764 Miller Place (4.9 mi)
11953 Middle Island (5.3 mi)
11766 Mount Sinai (6.4 mi)
11933 Calverton (7.4 mi)
11727 Coram (7.4 mi)
11949 Manorville (7.5 mi)
11980 Yaphank (7.7 mi)
11776 Port Jefferson Station (8.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,559 |
| Population density | 1,352 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 103 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.85 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.65 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9387 |
| Longitude | -72.8876 |
| 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 | 11.6% | 22.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 15.0% | 24.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.6% | 34.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 32.7% | 18.0% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
6,559
Population
1,352
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$162,143
Median household income
$55,570
Per capita income
$487,200
Median home value
$2,810
Median monthly rent
96.2%
Home ownership
4.5%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
1,886
Housing units
45.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
122
Under 5
106
233
5–9
202
345
10–14
299
337
15–19
291
208
20–24
181
293
25–34
253
399
35–44
345
495
45–54
428
281
55–59
244
360
60–64
312
271
65–74
234
149
75–84
129
23
85+
19
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,648 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 4,911 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 825 | 12.6% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.9%
Hispanic or Latino
6.2%
Two or more races
5.3%
Other race
2.9%
Black or African American
2.7%
Asian
2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,656 | 80.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 432 | 6.2% |
| Two or more races | 372 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 202 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 186 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 143 | 2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 11.6% | 22.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 15.0% | 24.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 40.6% | 34.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 32.7% | 18.0% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
0.2%
$15k–$25k
1.8%
$25k–$35k
1.8%
$35k–$50k
1.3%
$50k–$75k
8.2%
$75k–$100k
7.0%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$150k–$200k
18.1%
$200k+
38.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 1.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.1% |
| $200k+ | 38.0% |
| Median income | $162,143 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.6%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
0.2%
$200k–$300k
5.0%
$300k–$500k
47.8%
$500k–$1M
44.6%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $487,200 |
| Median rent / month | $2,810 |
| Owner occupied | 96.2% |
| Renter occupied | 3.8% |
| Vacant | 1.8% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.24 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 28.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 25.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 5.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 47.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% |
| 3 or more | 44.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 25.9% |
| Electricity | 2.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 69.1% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,357 | 70.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 101 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 252 | 13.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 214 | 11.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 820 | 42.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 585 | 30.4% |
| Average household size | 3.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.8% | 24.9% |
| Married | 48.4% | 60.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 8.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
18.4%
Some college, no degree
16.8%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
26.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 74 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 35 | 1.8% |
| Elementary school | 896 | 44.9% |
| High school | 509 | 25.5% |
| College / grad school | 481 | 24.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.9%
Retail trade
14.1%
Public administration
11.2%
Construction
10.6%
Professional & management
9.8%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Information
3.1%
Manufacturing
2.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Other services
2.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.8% |
| Service | 17.3% |
| Sales & office | 23.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 5.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.6% |
| Government | 28.8% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.2% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 10.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.0 |
Poverty
All people
4.5%
Under 18 years
1.7%
18 and over
5.4%
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
7.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 29.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.6% |
| High blood pressure | 26.2% |
| High cholesterol | 29.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 18.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.9% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 8.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.7% |
| Visited dentist | 72.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.6% |
| Teeth loss | 8.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 294 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 26.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.6% |
| Public insurance | 24.5% |
| No insurance | 2.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,331 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 136 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 76 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,148 | 93.7% |
| Born in same state | 6,025 | 91.9% |
| Born in different state | 5,474 | 83.5% |
| Foreign born | 123 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 411 | 6.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 275 | 66.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,728 | 26.3% |
| French | 740 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 501 | 7.6% |
| Polish | 69 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 66 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 20 | 0.3% |
| English | 15 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 29.3% |
| Internet access | 97.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11786
What city is ZIP code 11786 in?
ZIP code 11786 is primarily assigned to Shoreham, New York.
What county is ZIP code 11786 in?
ZIP code 11786 falls within Suffolk County, New York.
Is ZIP code 11786 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 11786 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 11786?
45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 11786?
The median household income in ZIP code 11786 is $162,143, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11786?
The median home value in ZIP code 11786 is $487,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 11786 in?
ZIP code 11786 observes the EST timezone.