| City: | Farmingdale, New York |
| City Alias: | S Farmingdale, South Farmingdale |
| Names to Avoid: | E Farmingdale, East Farmingdale |
| Counties: | Nassau County [Primary] Suffolk County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:39:27 PM |
| Population: | 32,989 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 363 / 516 / 631 / 934 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 40.7325, -73.4338 |
| Land Area: | 10.736 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 11735 has 32,989 residents and 11,467 households (average 2.77 persons per household). The median age is 42.0 years, older than the state (39.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (72.9%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.5%, which is lower than the state average (19.5%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 32,989Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 32,028Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 30,758Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,072.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $139,443Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 11,467Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $591,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.77Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.18Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 32,226 | 32,221 | 32,502 | 32,499 | 33,195 | 33,596 | 34,034 | 33,454 | 33,893 | 33,299 | 33,123 | 32,716 | 32,778 | 32,028 |
| Decennial Census | 32,098 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 32,989 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42
Male Median Age: 39.9
Female Median Age: 44.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 774 | 751 | 923 | 1,047 | 1,137 | 1,253 | 1,111 | 1,140 | 901 | 994 | 1,134 | 1,369 | 1,186 | 910 | 628 | 364 | 287 | 299 |
| Female | 732 | 736 | 801 | 1,006 | 1,061 | 1,095 | 1,093 | 1,066 | 971 | 983 | 1,318 | 1,376 | 1,260 | 971 | 791 | 509 | 384 | 628 |
| Total | 1,506 | 1,487 | 1,724 | 2,053 | 2,198 | 2,348 | 2,204 | 2,206 | 1,872 | 1,977 | 2,452 | 2,745 | 2,446 | 1,881 | 1,419 | 873 | 671 | 927 |
| White: | 24,059 | 66.95% |
| Black: | 1,534 | 4.27% |
| Hispanic:* | 5,446 | 15.15% |
| Asian: | 2,242 | 6.24% |
| American Indian: | 98 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian: | 15 | 0.04% |
| Other: | 2,543 | 7.08% |
| Total: | 35,937 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 16,208 | 49.13% | 39.9 years |
| Females: | 16,781 | 50.87% | 44.1 years |
| Total: | 32,989 | 100% | 42.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 28,078 | 87.67% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 294 | 0.92% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2,563 | 8.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 1,093 | 11.42% |
| Total Population: | 32,028 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 28,372 | 88.58% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3,656 | 11.42% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $139,443, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $51,229 (58.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,585. Family households earn a median of $172,982 versus $66,818 for nonfamily households (a difference of $106,164). By gender, male median income is $98,489 and female is $81,518, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $16,971 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 67.5%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is a bit above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (50.2%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,214 | $88,462 | $91,196 | $90,300 | $91,156 | $96,455 | $102,500 | $105,454 | $109,858 | $120,516 | $128,438 | $143,242 | $146,190 | $139,443 |
| Median Family Income | $102,018 | $101,079 | $105,189 | $103,944 | $104,706 | $111,518 | $122,692 | $127,482 | $137,530 | $146,182 | $154,471 | $167,380 | $170,495 | $172,982 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $39,083 | $43,848 | $44,337 | $44,848 | $41,486 | $43,266 | $42,188 | $45,120 | $48,630 | $51,466 | $54,553 | $68,627 | $68,210 | $66,818 |
| Median Male Income | $66,061 | $67,164 | $68,108 | $67,417 | $66,627 | $70,409 | $73,996 | $72,937 | $75,275 | $73,910 | $77,772 | $84,366 | $89,896 | $98,489 |
| Median Female Income | $52,439 | $52,235 | $52,933 | $51,306 | $50,238 | $51,811 | $53,470 | $55,716 | $60,130 | $62,437 | $65,203 | $75,124 | $78,275 | $81,518 |
| Employed: | 16,844 | 63.26% |
| Unemployed: | 1,046 | 3.93% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 8,738 | 32.82% |
| Total: | 26,628 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 8,461 | 50.23% |
| Service: | 2,413 | 14.33% |
| Sales and Office: | 3,554 | 21.10% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,106 | 6.57% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,310 | 7.78% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 16,844 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $591,500, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $176,800 (42.63%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $169,500. The median gross rent is $2,301, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,413), is up $925 (67.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $660. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.34% (64.14% with a mortgage, 35.86% free-and-clear) and renters 17.66% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 1.92%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $414,700 | $392,800 | $381,100 | $373,500 | $372,700 | $377,900 | $388,600 | $408,100 | $422,000 | $438,400 | $451,300 | $540,700 | $572,000 | $591,500 |
| Less than $500: | 32 | 1.64% |
| $500 to $999: | 48 | 2.46% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 138 | 7.07% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 325 | 16.66% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 595 | 30.50% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 291 | 14.92% |
| $3,000 or more: | 373 | 19.12% |
| No Rent: | 149 | 7.64% |
| Total: | 1,951 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,376 | $1,511 | $1,587 | $1,626 | $1,621 | $1,617 | $1,645 | $1,625 | $1,641 | $1,720 | $1,842 | $2,089 | $2,285 | $2,301 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 5,833 | 52.81% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 3,261 | 29.52% |
| Renter Occupied: | 1,951 | 17.66% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 11,045 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 11,045 | 98.08% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 216 | 1.92% |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,261 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 8,740 | 77.61% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2,505 | 22.24% |
| Other Units: | 16 | 0.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,261 | 100% |
In 2024, 46.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 90.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 1.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.40 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (36.46%). College enrollment is 36.46%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1,389 | 5.93% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 801 | 3.42% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 4,625 | 19.76% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,737 | 15.97% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,911 | 8.16% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,615 | 28.26% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,327 | 18.49% |
| Total: | 23,405 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 21,215 | 90.64% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10,942 | 46.75% |
| Private Insurance: | 26,507 | 72.34% |
| Public Insurance: | 9,122 | 24.90% |
| No Insurance: | 1,011 | 2.76% |
| Total: | 36,640 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 35,629 | 97.24% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.5% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 388 | 5.23% |
| Kindergarten: | 338 | 4.56% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,512 | 33.85% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,477 | 19.91% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,705 | 36.46% |
| Total: | 7,420 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 726 | 9.78% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 4,327 | 58.32% |
ZIP Code 11735 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 1,999 business establishments, employing about 35,370 people with an annual payroll of $2,423,338,000. USPS data shows 11,104 residential mailboxes and 2,162 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 11,104Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 2,162Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 13,990Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 9,185Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 1,349Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 1,999Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $598,233,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,423,338,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 35,370Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 11735 is located in Nassau County, New York, within the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35620) and New York's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 18,897,109 people, about 0.17% of whom live in ZIP Code 11735, and is subdivided into the Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY division. It covers 10.736 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 35620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY (CBSA Div 35004)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 18,897,109Source: Census |
| MSA: | New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 10.736 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01,02,03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 650.02, 182.01, 254.92 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3625384Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Farmingdale village; New YorkSource: Census |
ZIP Code 11735 is in the Farmingdale Union Free School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.