The 11798 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Wyandanch, NY (Suffolk County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 14,864. In this New York region, an estimated 86.6% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $26,612. Median househould income in this region is $81,378, while about 14% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 11798, 86.6% of the population graduated high school, while 21.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.7% in this Suffolk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.2% |
| Associate's degree | 7.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 11798 are younger than average. The median age of 33.1 years in ZIP Code 11798 is approximately 13.12% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.4% of the population in 11798 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 11798 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.1% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 11798 is $81,378, while the region's mean household income is $100,535. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,612. The per capita income in ZIP Code 11798 of $26,612 is approximately 32.33% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 13.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately42.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.4% of the population in 11798 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 2.8% of 11798 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 15.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 11798, 94.9% is one race, while 5.1% are two or more races. Approximately 26.9% of 11798 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 11798 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (65.8%), followed by White (24.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 24.3% |
| Black or African American | 65.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.8% |
| Some other race | 10.8% |
In ZIP Code 11798, 73.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 20.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 1.4% 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 | 73.9% |
| Spanish | 20.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 1.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 11798, an estimated 28.7% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 18.3% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Suffolk County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 28.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 18.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 11798 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 11798 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 11798 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 11798 | 19.03¢/kWh | 15.95¢/kWh | 6.7¢/kWh |
| New York | 25.21¢/kWh | 20.08¢/kWh | 9.88¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 11798 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.78 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.74 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.34 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.48 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.41 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.65 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.89 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.82 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.65 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.49 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.93 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.25 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 11798, 68.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.5 minutes. Approximately 31.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 11798 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.4% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 11798 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.2% |
| Retail trade | 13.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.6% |
| Information | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 31.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 3.0% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 11798, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 11798 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services 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 other personal consumer reports | 298 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 214 |
| Debt collection | 27 |
| Checking or savings account | 7 |
| Credit card | 7 |
| Other | 22 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 219 |
| Improper use of your report | 213 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 40 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 38 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 15 |
| Other | 50 |