There is one unique ZIP code in Farmingville, New York and it is 11738. Area code: 631.
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Farmingville, NY ZIP code map
About Farmingville, NY
Farmingville is a hamlet and census-designated place located in Suffolk County, New York, on Long Island's South Shore region. Served exclusively by ZIP code 11738, this community sits within the Town of Brookhaven, one of the largest towns by area in New York State. Farmingville offers residents a suburban lifestyle with easy access to major Long Island highways, making it a practical and well-connected place to call home.
Location & geography
Farmingville is situated in central Suffolk County, roughly midway along the length of Long Island, positioned south of the Long Island Expressway (I-495) corridor. Neighboring communities include Selden and Centereach to the north and east, Lake Ronkonkoma to the west, and Holbrook to the south, all within a few miles of the hamlet's borders. The community covers exactly 5.01 square miles of land area and has 0.00 square miles of water area, reflecting its entirely inland, terrestrial character with no significant lakes, bays, or waterways within its boundaries.
Community & economy
Farmingville is a primarily residential suburb characterized by single-family homes, local small businesses, and a tight-knit community atmosphere typical of central Long Island hamlets. The local economy is supported by retail activity along major corridors such as Horseblock Road and North Ocean Avenue, with many residents commuting to larger employment centers across Suffolk County and into Nassau County or New York City. Day-to-day life in Farmingville revolves around its schools, community parks, and convenient access to shopping centers in neighboring Selden and Lake Ronkonkoma.
Transportation
Farmingville benefits from strong highway access, most notably its proximity to the Long Island Expressway (Interstate 495), which runs just north of the hamlet and connects residents westward toward New York City and eastward toward the East End of Long Island. Sunrise Highway (NY-27) and the Northern State Parkway are also reachable within a short drive, providing additional east-west travel options across Long Island. The nearest major airport is Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, located only a few miles to the west, while John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens is accessible via the LIE for those seeking broader flight options.
History
Farmingville developed as a farming community during the 19th and early 20th centuries, with its name directly reflecting the agricultural roots that once defined the landscape of central Long Island. Like many Long Island hamlets, it underwent significant suburban growth following World War II, as returning veterans and growing families moved eastward from New York City in search of affordable housing and open space. The hamlet has continued to evolve over the decades, balancing its residential character with the pressures and opportunities of suburban development in one of the most densely populated regions of the United States.
Did you know?
One little-known fact about Farmingville is that despite having no water area whatsoever within its 5.01 square miles, it sits within close reach of several significant Long Island waterways, including the shores of Lake Ronkonkoma just to its west and the Great South Bay not far to the south. This entirely landlocked character makes Farmingville somewhat distinctive among Long Island communities, many of which are defined by their coastal or lakefront geography.
