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U.S. ZIP Code · NY11797

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

Typical home value

$1,494,018[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.9%
5-year / yr
+7.6%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+425.9%
vs metro
+104.8%
vs state
+368.9%
ZIP 11797 location in NY
Location of ZIP 11797 in NY

Price history

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

The typical home in 11797 is worth $1,494,018 — 104.8% above the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,623 a month — a 2.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$3,623[2]
Gross yield
2.9%[2]
Cap rate
1.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$25,128[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Nassau 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
Very 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
9,402[3]
Median household income
$192,609[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-6,520[5]
Moved in
26,711
Moved out
33,231

Schools

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

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • WALT WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    398 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 yield2.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.7%
Annual rent$43,470

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$7,555
Loan principal$1,195,214
Down payment$298,804
Total interest paid$1,524,430

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 ratio3.01
Monthly cost to own$10,891
Monthly rent$3,623

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
83rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
4th percentile[2]
Property tax
46th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 11797?
The typical home in 11797 is worth $1,494,018, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 11797?
Home values in 11797 are up 6.9% over the past year, and up 7.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 11797?
A typical home in 11797 rents for about $3,623 a month, a gross rental yield of 2.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 11797?
The effective property tax rate in 11797 is 1.7% — roughly $25,128 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 11797?
ZIP code 11797 has a population of 9,402 and a median household income of $192,609.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Great Neck, NY

    Typical home
    $1,489,650
    Gross yield
  • Atlantic Beach, NY

    Typical home
    $1,487,234
    Gross yield
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $1,477,532
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • Fair Haven, NJ

    Typical home
    $1,511,867
    Gross yield
  • Scarsdale, NY

    Typical home
    $1,516,237
    Gross yield
  • Demarest, NJ

    Typical home
    $1,521,253
    Gross yield

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