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ZIP 11704

Pop. 40,706·Suffolk County·166th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,790/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.5%
vs US Median
+$825
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 11704 · $2,790
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,940
1 BR
$2,320
2 BR
$2,680
3 BR
$3,480
4 BR+
$3,680
Research median
$2,680/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$33,480/yr
At $2,790/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountySuffolk County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11704 (West Babylon, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,706
Median income
$129,195
Median age
40.2
Renters
25.6%
Age distribution
20.7%
22.6%
23.8%
16.8%
16.1%
Under 1820.7%
18–3422.6%
35–5423.8%
55–6416.8%
65+16.1%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
64.6%
13.3%
22.5%
White64.6%
Black13.3%
Hispanic22.5%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
30%
28.5%
32.4%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma30%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+32.4%
Housing tenure
74.4%
25.6%
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11704 in West Babylon, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$110,143 → $129,195
up 17.3%
Population
40,344 → 40,706
up 0.9%
Renter share
25.5% → 25.6%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
28.8% → 32.4%
+3.6 pts
Median age
43.4 → 40.2
-3.2 yrs

Median household income rose from $110,143 to $129,195 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.3% shift. College-educated residents now make up 32.4% of adults here, versus 28.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 11704 covers West Babylon, NY. The median rent here is $2,790/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,680/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($129,195/yr), ZIP 11704 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11704?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11704 (West Babylon, NY) is $2,790. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11704 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11704's median rent of $2,790/mo is $825 (42%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11704 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11704 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #166 out of 344 ZIPs at $2,790/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11704?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $112,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,790/mo in ZIP 11704. The local median household income is $129,195/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11704?

Rent in ZIP 11704 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 11704 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11704 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,790/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($129,195/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11704 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 11704 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.6% of ZIP 11704 households are renters, while 74.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11704 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11704 compare to the rest of West Babylon?

ZIP 11704 sits right at the West Babylon citywide median of $2,790/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11704 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11704 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,790/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 11704's median household income ($129,195/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11704 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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