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ZIP 11779

Pop. 38,206·Suffolk County·139th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,934/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
+$969
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ZIP 11779 · $2,934
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,890
1 BR
$2,250
2 BR
$2,600
3 BR
$3,370
4 BR+
$3,570
Research median
$2,600/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
$35,208/yr
At $2,934/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountySuffolk County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.2% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11779 (Ronkonkoma, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,206
Median income
$112,180
Median age
39.7
Renters
24.3%
Age distribution
20.8%
22%
27%
13.7%
16.4%
Under 1820.8%
18–3422%
35–5427%
55–6413.7%
65+16.4%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
72.7%
20.7%
White72.7%
Black5.1%
Hispanic20.7%
Asian6.5%
Education (25+)
33.6%
29.5%
30.6%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma33.6%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+30.6%
Housing tenure
75.7%
24.3%
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11779 in Ronkonkoma, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,302 → $2,934
up 27.5%
Income
$106,340 → $112,180
up 5.5%
Population
38,713 → 38,206
down 1.3%
Renter share
25.4% → 24.3%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
29.8% → 30.6%
+0.8 pts
Median age
38.1 → 39.7
+1.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 11779 in Ronkonkoma, NY has climbed 27.5% since 2021, going from about $2,302 per month to roughly $2,934 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $106,340 in 2021 to $112,180 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 22.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 38,713 to 38,206 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 11779 in Ronkonkoma, NY market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 11779 covers Ronkonkoma, NY. The median rent here is $2,934/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,600/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($112,180/yr), ZIP 11779 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11779?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11779 (Ronkonkoma, NY) is $2,934. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11779 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11779's median rent of $2,934/mo is $969 (49%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11779 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11779 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #139 out of 344 ZIPs at $2,934/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11779?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $117,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,934/mo in ZIP 11779. The local median household income is $112,180/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11779?

Rent in ZIP 11779 has increased 6.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11779 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11779 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,934/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($112,180/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11779 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 11779 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.3% of ZIP 11779 households are renters, while 75.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11779 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11779 compare to the rest of Ronkonkoma?

ZIP 11779 sits right at the Ronkonkoma citywide median of $2,934/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11779 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11779 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,934/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 11779's median household income ($112,180/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11779 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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