The 11778 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Rocky Point, NY (Suffolk County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 12,081. In this New York region, an estimated 93.0% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $43,764. Median househould income in this region is $97,790, while about 3% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 11778, 93.0% of the population graduated high school, while 36.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 17.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.8% in this Suffolk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.2% |
| Associate's degree | 11.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 17.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 11778 are younger than average. The median age of 37.9 years in ZIP Code 11778 is approximately 0.52% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.1% of the population in 11778 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 11778 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 11778 is $97,790, while the region's mean household income is $117,744. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $43,764. The per capita income in ZIP Code 11778 of $43,764 is approximately 11.29% more than the per capita income in New York overall of $39,326. An estimated 3.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 68.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.8% of the population in 11778 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.1% of 11778 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 22.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 12.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 11778, 98.9% is one race, while 1.1% are two or more races. Approximately 8.1% of 11778 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 11778 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.1%), followed by Some other race (4.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 4.2% |
In ZIP Code 11778, 89.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes. Lastly, 0.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Suffolk County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 89.8% |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 5.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 0.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 11778, an estimated 21.4% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 20.4% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Suffolk County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 20.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 21.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 11778 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 33.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 11778 is high blood pressure, as approximately 26.7% of adults 18 and older in this Suffolk County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 20.6% |
| High blood pressure | 26.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 5.9% |
| Current asthma | 10.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 7.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 11778 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 89.0% of those 18 and above in 11778 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 11778 include sleeping less than 7 hours (33.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (29.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 73.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 71.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| Current smoking | 13.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 20.9% |
| Obesity | 29.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 11778 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.03 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.09% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.67% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 11778 | 19.03¢/kWh | 15.95¢/kWh | 6.7¢/kWh |
| New York | 24.23¢/kWh | 18.58¢/kWh | 7.26¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 11778 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.73 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.83 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.26 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.87 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.64 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.95 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.08 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.8 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.43 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.75 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.76 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.23 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 11778, 68.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.4 minutes. Approximately 33.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 11778 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.8% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 11778 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.0% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.7% |
| Information | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 33.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 4.1% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 11778, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 11778 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Suffolk County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 11 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 9 |
| Debt collection | 4 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 4 |
| Checking or savings account | 3 |
| Other | 6 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 14 |
| Improper use of your report | 3 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 3 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 2 |
| Fees or interest | 2 |
| Other | 13 |