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U.S. ZIP Code · NY11779

Suffolk County · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Typical home value

$621,680[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.4%
5-year / yr
+6.2%
10-year / yr
+6.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+118.8%
vs metro
-14.8%
vs state
+95.1%
ZIP 11779 location in NY
Location of ZIP 11779 in NY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 11779 is worth $621,680 — 14.8% below the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,781 a month — a 5.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,781[2]
Gross yield
5.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$11,694[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Suffolk County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Very High
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
38,206[3]
Median household income
$112,180[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Suffolk County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-5,930[5]
Moved in
23,778
Moved out
29,708

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
1
  • SACHEM HIGH SCHOOL NORTH

    High · Grades 9–12 · SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    1,979 students

  • SAMOSET MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    879 students

  • RONKONKOMA MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · CONNETQUOT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    679 students

  • CHEROKEE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · CONNETQUOT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    623 students

  • HIAWATHA SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · SACHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    584 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.2%
Annual rent$33,366

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,144
Loan principal$497,344
Down payment$124,336
Total interest paid$634,334

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.67
Monthly cost to own$4,636
Monthly rent$2,781

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
51st percentile[1]
Rental yield
66th percentile[2]
Property tax
59th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 11779?
The typical home in 11779 is worth $621,680, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 11779?
Home values in 11779 are up 4.4% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 11779?
A typical home in 11779 rents for about $2,781 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 11779?
The effective property tax rate in 11779 is 1.9% — roughly $11,694 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 11779?
ZIP code 11779 has a population of 38,206 and a median household income of $112,180.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $621,750
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Newfoundland CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $622,087
    Gross yield
  • North Arlington, NJ

    Typical home
    $621,266
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • Belford CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $620,979
    Gross yield
  • NJ

    Typical home
    $622,798
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Lodi, NJ

    Typical home
    $620,312
    Gross yield
    4.5%

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