ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 11788

Part of Hauppauge, NY

Pop. 17,374·Suffolk County·116th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$3,078/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.2%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

+$1,146

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 11788 · $3,078

More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 11788 changed +1.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 3 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($149,726) is $3,743 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($3,230); a 3-bedroom is $4,190.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 11717, 3 miles away, rents for 25% less ($2,300/mo), about $9,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 11788. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$36,936/yr

At $3,078/mo median

Location

CityHauppauge

StateNY

CountySuffolk County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.2% YoY, +0.0% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 11788 covers Hauppauge, NY. The median rent here is $3,078/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,230/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($149,726/yr), ZIP 11788 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $123,000/year (about $59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,078/mo in ZIP 11788. The local median household income is $149,726/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11788?

Rent in ZIP 11788 has risen 1.2% over the past year.

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

ZIP 11788 is in the middle among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #116 of 334 at $3,078/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 11788 changed +1.2%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.