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ZIP 11706

Pop. 68,976·Suffolk County·144th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,898/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$933
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ZIP 11706 · $2,898
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,780
1 BR
$2,120
2 BR
$2,450
3 BR
$3,180
4 BR+
$3,360
Research median
$2,450/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$34,776/yr
At $2,898/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountySuffolk County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.4% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11706 (Bay Shore, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
68,976
Median income
$119,603
Median age
36.6
Renters
25%
Age distribution
24.8%
23.1%
27.6%
13.2%
Under 1824.8%
18–3423.1%
35–5427.6%
55–6411.4%
65+13.2%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
35.5%
47.5%
White35.5%
Black11.9%
Hispanic47.5%
Asian6.9%
Education (25+)
18.9%
29%
25.4%
26.7%
No HS diploma18.9%
HS diploma29%
Some college25.4%
Bachelor's+26.7%
Housing tenure
75%
25%
Owner75%
Renter25%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11706 in Bay Shore, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$102,380 → $119,603
up 16.8%
Population
66,668 → 68,976
up 3.5%
Renter share
24.8% → 25%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
28.5% → 26.7%
-1.8 pts
Median age
37.3 → 36.6
-0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $119,603 today, compared with $102,380 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 11706 in Bay Shore, NY adding about 2,308 residents over the five-year window, up 3.5% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 11706 covers Bay Shore, NY. The median rent here is $2,898/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,450/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($119,603/yr), ZIP 11706 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11706?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11706 (Bay Shore, NY) is $2,898. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11706 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11706's median rent of $2,898/mo is $933 (47%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11706 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11706 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #144 out of 344 ZIPs at $2,898/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11706?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,898/mo in ZIP 11706. The local median household income is $119,603/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11706?

Rent in ZIP 11706 has increased 6.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11706 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11706 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,898/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($119,603/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11706 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 11706 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25% of ZIP 11706 households are renters, while 75% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11706 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11706 compare to the rest of Bay Shore?

ZIP 11706 is pricier than Bay Shore as a whole. At $2,898/mo, it's $2 above the Bay Shore citywide median of $2,896/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11706 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11706 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,898/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 11706's median household income ($119,603/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11706 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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