11704 ZIP Code — West Babylon, NY
Suffolk County, New York
ZIP code 11704 is located in West Babylon, New York, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 7.89 square miles and serves a population of 39,753 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 631/516.
About ZIP code 11704
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 $444,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $120,147. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
39,753
population
7.89
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
11704 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 11704
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11704. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| West Babylon | Acceptable |
| West Babylon | Acceptable |
| West Babylon | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
11757 Lindenhurst (1.9 mi)
11703 North Babylon (2.4 mi)
11798 Wyandanch (2.6 mi)
11726 Copiague (2.7 mi)
11701 Amityville (3.1 mi)
11735 Farmingdale (3.7 mi)
11795 West Islip (3.7 mi)
11729 Deer Park (4 mi)
11737 Farmingdale (4.3 mi)
11762 Massapequa Park (5 mi)
11747 Melville (5.1 mi)
11758 Massapequa (5.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39,753 |
| Population density | 5,038 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 103 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.89 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7164 |
| Longitude | -73.3671 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 631/516 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.7% | 22.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.3% | 24.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.1% | 34.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 12.9% | 18.0% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
39,753
Population
5,038
People per sq mi
43.7
Median age
$120,147
Median household income
$46,902
Per capita income
$444,600
Median home value
$2,072
Median monthly rent
74.5%
Home ownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
10,190
Housing units
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
885
Under 5
931
862
5–9
907
1,099
10–14
1,156
1,095
15–19
1,153
1,252
20–24
1,318
2,681
25–34
2,823
2,116
35–44
2,227
2,526
45–54
2,658
1,858
55–59
1,956
1,530
60–64
1,611
1,787
65–74
1,881
1,055
75–84
1,110
622
85+
654
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,240 | 18.2% |
| 18 and over | 32,513 | 81.8% |
| 65 and over | 7,109 | 17.9% |
| Median age | 43.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.1%
Black or African American
12.2%
Hispanic or Latino
10.9%
Other race
6.7%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,131 | 63.1% |
| Black or African American | 5,456 | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,855 | 10.9% |
| Other race | 3,004 | 6.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,373 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 727 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 62 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.7% | 22.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.3% | 24.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 41.1% | 34.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 12.9% | 18.0% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
4.0%
$35k–$50k
5.0%
$50k–$75k
10.7%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
27.6%
$150k–$200k
14.7%
$200k+
18.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.7% |
| $200k+ | 18.4% |
| Median income | $120,147 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
$200k–$300k
3.4%
$300k–$500k
61.9%
$500k–$1M
27.8%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $444,600 |
| Median rent / month | $2,072 |
| Owner occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter occupied | 25.5% |
| Vacant | 3.2% |
| Single-family detached | 72.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.16 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 28.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 31.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% |
| 3 or more | 29.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.5% |
| Electricity | 10.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| Fuel oil | 48.7% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,369 | 48.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,017 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,083 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,627 | 27.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,741 | 28.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,962 | 37.9% |
| Average household size | 2.99 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.0% | 33.0% |
| Married | 45.9% | 42.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
30.5%
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 321 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 333 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,354 | 39.4% |
| High school | 1,805 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,710 | 31.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.0%
Retail trade
11.6%
Professional & management
11.4%
Construction
7.7%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Public administration
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Other services
5.9%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.7% |
| Service | 17.8% |
| Sales & office | 24.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.6% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.6% |
| Government | 18.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.8% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 5.6% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 8.1% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.7 |
Poverty
All people
6.4%
Under 18 years
6.1%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
5.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.1% |
| Retirement income | 30.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.0% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 19.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 23.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.4% |
| Visited dentist | 67.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,379 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 and over | 34.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.1% |
| Public insurance | 29.2% |
| No insurance | 4.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 37,937 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 2,828 | 7.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,287 | 3.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,190 | 3.1% |
| Other languages | 331 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,668 | 84.7% |
| Born in same state | 32,405 | 81.5% |
| Born in different state | 30,383 | 76.4% |
| Foreign born | 1,263 | 3.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,085 | 15.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,033 | 66.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6,865 | 17.3% |
| Arab | 1,175 | 3% |
| French | 1,134 | 2.9% |
| English | 290 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 162 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 122 | 0.3% |
| German | 71 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 62 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 50 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.9% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11704
What city is ZIP code 11704 in?
ZIP code 11704 is primarily assigned to West Babylon, New York.
What county is ZIP code 11704 in?
ZIP code 11704 falls within Suffolk County, New York.
Does ZIP code 11704 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 11704 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11704?
The median home value in ZIP code 11704 is $444,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 11704?
The median household income in ZIP code 11704 is $120,147, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 11704?
ZIP code 11704 has an estimated population of 39,753 residents, with a density of 5,038 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 11704 in?
ZIP code 11704 observes the EST timezone.