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ZIP 11788

Pop. 17,374·Suffolk County·123rd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,012/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.2%
Month-over-Month
-4.2%
vs US Median
+$1,047
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 11788 · $3,012
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,340
1 BR
$2,800
2 BR
$3,230
3 BR
$4,190
4 BR+
$4,430
Research median
$3,230/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
$36,144/yr
At $3,012/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountySuffolk County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 4.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, -4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11788 (Hauppauge, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 50.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,374
Median income
$149,726
Median age
42.7
Renters
16.7%
Age distribution
19.9%
22.8%
22.3%
17.8%
17.3%
Under 1819.9%
18–3422.8%
35–5422.3%
55–6417.8%
65+17.3%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
74.7%
White74.7%
Black1.7%
Hispanic10.1%
Asian10.6%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
19.2%
23.9%
50.5%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma19.2%
Some college23.9%
Bachelor's+50.5%
Housing tenure
83.3%
16.7%
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11788 in Hauppauge, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$129,316 → $149,726
up 15.8%
Population
16,578 → 17,374
up 4.8%
Renter share
16.6% → 16.7%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
48.3% → 50.5%
+2.2 pts
Median age
44 → 42.7
-1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $129,316 to $149,726 across the same window, up 15.8% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 11788 in Hauppauge, NY adding about 796 residents over the five-year window, up 4.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 48.3% to 50.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 11788 covers Hauppauge, NY. The median rent here is $3,012/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,230/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($149,726/yr), ZIP 11788 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11788?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11788 (Hauppauge, NY) is $3,012. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11788 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11788's median rent of $3,012/mo is $1,047 (53%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11788 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11788 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #123 out of 344 ZIPs at $3,012/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11788?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $120,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,012/mo in ZIP 11788. The local median household income is $149,726/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11788?

Rent in ZIP 11788 has increased 4.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11788 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11788 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,012/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($149,726/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11788 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 11788 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.7% of ZIP 11788 households are renters, while 83.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11788 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11788 compare to the rest of Hauppauge?

ZIP 11788 sits right at the Hauppauge citywide median of $3,012/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11788 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11788 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,012/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 11788's median household income ($149,726/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11788 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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