11796 ZIP Code — West Sayville, NY

Suffolk County, New York

ZIP code 11796 is located in West Sayville, New York, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 1.25 square miles and serves a population of 3,843 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 631.

About ZIP code 11796

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 $513,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $156,136. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 32% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 11796 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,843

population

1.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11796 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11796

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11796. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Sayville	Acceptable
West Sayville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11769 Oakdale (1.4 mi) 11782 Sayville (2.4 mi) 11705 Bayport (2.7 mi) 11716 Bohemia (2.9 mi) 11730 East Islip (3.6 mi) 11715 Blue Point (3.9 mi) 11752 Islip Terrace (4.4 mi) 11741 Holbrook (4.9 mi) 00544 Holtsville (5.1 mi) 11751 Islip (5.8 mi) 11779 Ronkonkoma (5.8 mi) 11706 Bay Shore (6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,843
Population density	3,074 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	1.25 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	40.7321
Longitude	-73.1028
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	24.7%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	38.4%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	19.3%	18.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,843

Population

3,074

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$156,136

Median household income

$57,453

Per capita income

$513,400

Median home value

$2,287

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

1,147

Housing units

41.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

117

5–9

105

10–14

128

15–19

120

20–24

118

152

25–34

184

227

35–44

274

270

45–54

327

179

55–59

216

171

60–64

207

183

65–74

222

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	757	19.7%
18 and over	3,086	80.3%
65 and over	575	15.0%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Asian 3%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,573	91.9%
Asian	117	3%
Two or more races	79	2%
Black or African American	62	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	45	1.2%
Other race	12	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.7%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	38.4%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	19.3%	18.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 24.0%

$200k+ 28.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	5.9%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	24.0%
$200k+	28.2%
Median income	$156,136

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$300k–$500k 40.8%

$500k–$1M 51.8%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$513,400
Median rent / month	$2,287
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	4.5%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	32.7%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	26.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.8%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	9.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.0%
Electricity	7.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Fuel oil	38.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	879	65.0%
Cohabiting couple	78	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	66	4.9%
Female householder, no spouse	329	24.3%
Households with children under 18	468	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	433	32.0%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	27.0%
Married	61.5%	51.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	5.6%
Divorced	2.0%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 24.3%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 22.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	41.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	7.1%
Kindergarten	12	1.6%
Elementary school	349	46.8%
High school	145	19.5%
College / grad school	186	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.5%

Professional & management 12.5%

Retail trade 11.6%

Public administration 7.6%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Construction 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Other services 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.5%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.5%
Production & transportation	5.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.1%
Government	32.2%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	6.2%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.1%
High blood pressure	30.0%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	22.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.6%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	71.1%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	118	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	21.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.3%
Public insurance	23.5%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,629	94.4%
Spanish	20	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	20	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,704	96.4%
Born in same state	3,684	95.9%
Born in different state	3,399	88.4%
Foreign born	20	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	139	3.6%
Not a US citizen	94	67.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,105	28.8%
Arab	510	13.3%
French	389	10.1%
English	160	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	51	1.3%
Polish	11	0.3%
Irish	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11796

What city is ZIP code 11796 in?

ZIP code 11796 is primarily assigned to West Sayville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11796 in?

ZIP code 11796 falls within Suffolk County, New York.

Is ZIP code 11796 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 11796 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 11796?

The median household income in ZIP code 11796 is $156,136, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11796?

The median home value in ZIP code 11796 is $513,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 11796?

ZIP code 11796 has an estimated population of 3,843 residents, with a density of 3,079 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 11796 in?

ZIP code 11796 observes the EST timezone.