11793

Wantagh, NY

Total Population

30,865

Median Household Income

$164,773

Median Home Value

$612,700

Median Rent

$2,142

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$164,773

100.3% above state median

Home Value

$612,700

101.2% above state median

Rent

$2,142

100% above state median

Median Age

41.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Wantagh, NY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 48.7% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.4%, below national average.

Family-oriented community with 66% family households.

Low poverty rate of 4.1%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$164,773

+119.3% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.3%

State: $-49,249,621

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.97 people

Total Households

10,348

Family Households

66.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

34.5%

#2 Industry

Finance

30.4%

#3 Industry

Construction

10.6%

Total Employed Residents:7,200

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

0.6%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

11.7%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

1.3%

186 workers

Public Transit

15.0%

2,088 workers

Total Commuting Workers:13,957

Commute Insights

Good public transit usage (15.0% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

96.6%

15,811 employed

Labor Force

16,371

559 unemployed

Median Age

41.7 years

Per Capita Income

$61,236

Poverty Rate

4.1%