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Babylon, NY
Village in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11702.
Population
12,185
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
5,055
ZIP codes
1
Babylon and its ZIP codes
Babylon at a glance
- Babylon is about 12 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 163rd among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $140,820, 64% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $658,500 (55% above New York) and median rent is $2,427 a month.
Local data for Babylon, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Babylon, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$140,820
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$658,500
Median rent
$2,427/mo
Homeownership
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher
50.9%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
33.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (3,538), Irish Americans (3,238), German Americans (2,024).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Babylon.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,119
689,858 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$92,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.1B
FY 2026, $7,299 per person
How people get to work
Babylon, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.3%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit7.8%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home20.1%
Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Babylon, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,830
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26,160
5.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 25°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Babylon, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.4%
U.S. 33.3% -4.9 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
ZIP codes in Babylon
1 in or overlapping Babylon. Population shown
Cities near Babylon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West BabylonCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 8.5 |
| West IslipCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 6.1 |
| LindenhurstVillage | 2.2 mi | 3.7 |
| North BabylonCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3.3 |
| North LindenhurstCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.9 |
| West Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.2 |
| CopiagueCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 3.1 |
| BrightwatersVillage | 3.7 mi | 1 |
| Oak BeachCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.1 |
| WyandanchCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.2 |
| North AmityvilleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.4 |
| GilgoCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 5 |
| AmityvilleVillage | 4.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Deer ParkCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 6.2 |
| BaywoodCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.3 |
| Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Babylon, NY in?
- Babylon is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Babylon, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Babylon include 11702.
- What is the population of Babylon, NY?
- About 12,185 people live in Babylon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Babylon?
- Nearby places include West Babylon (1.4 mi), West Islip (1.9 mi), Lindenhurst (2.2 mi), North Babylon (2.6 mi), North Lindenhurst (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023