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ZIP 11720

Pop. 29,292·Suffolk County·55th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$4,061/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+10.6%
vs US Median
+$2,096
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 11720 · $4,061
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,970
1 BR
$2,350
2 BR
$2,710
3 BR
$3,520
4 BR+
$3,720
Research median
$2,710/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$48,732/yr
At $4,061/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountySuffolk County
Rent Market Meter
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, +10.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11720 (Centereach, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,292
Median income
$134,898
Median age
38.8
Renters
12.6%
Age distribution
22.8%
22.3%
25%
15.6%
14.2%
Under 1822.8%
18–3422.3%
35–5425%
55–6415.6%
65+14.2%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
71.9%
17.4%
White71.9%
Black3.8%
Hispanic17.4%
Asian8.8%
Education (25+)
25.7%
30.4%
36.7%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma25.7%
Some college30.4%
Bachelor's+36.7%
Housing tenure
87.4%
12.6%
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11720 in Centereach, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$114,471 → $134,898
up 17.8%
Population
29,213 → 29,292
up 0.3%
Renter share
16.6% → 12.6%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
36.4% → 36.7%
+0.3 pts
Median age
37.7 → 38.8
+1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $114,471 in 2021 to $134,898 more recently. The renter share has eased from 16.6% to 12.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 11720

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 11720 covers Centereach, NY. The median rent here is $4,061/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,710/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($134,898/yr), ZIP 11720 ranks as moderate 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 11720?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11720 (Centereach, NY) is $4,061. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11720 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11720's median rent of $4,061/mo is $2,096 (107%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11720 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11720 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #55 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $4,061/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11720?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $162,000/year (~$78/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,061/mo in ZIP 11720. The local median household income is $134,898/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11720?

Rent in ZIP 11720 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 11720 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11720 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,061/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($134,898/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11720 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 11720 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.6% of ZIP 11720 households are renters, while 87.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11720 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11720 compare to the rest of Centereach?

ZIP 11720 is pricier than Centereach as a whole. At $4,061/mo, it's $41 above the Centereach citywide median of $4,020/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11720 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11720 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $4,061/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 11720's median household income ($134,898/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11720 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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