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Commack, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11725, 11731.
Population
36,558
Land area
12.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,985
ZIP codes
2
Commack and its ZIP codes
Commack at a glance
- Commack is about 7.1 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 30th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $169,792 a year, 97% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $678,200 (60% above New York) and median rent is $2,665 a month.
Local data for Commack, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Commack, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$169,792
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$678,200
Median rent
$2,665/mo
Homeownership
93.7%
Bachelor's or higher
60.0%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (8,754), Irish Americans (5,579), German Americans (4,018).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Commack.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 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
PPP loans
$182M
2,312 loans, 22,787 jobs reported
How people get to work
Commack, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.6%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit4.8%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home19.1%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Commack, 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
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Commack, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.0%
U.S. 33.3% -7.3 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
7.2%
U.S. 12.8% -5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
ZIP codes in Commack
2 in or overlapping Commack. Population shown
Cities near Commack
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElwoodCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 4.8 |
| East NorthportCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Dix HillsCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 15.7 |
| Kings ParkCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 6.7 |
| SmithtownCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 11.9 |
| BrentwoodCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 11 |
| HauppaugeCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 10.2 |
| GreenlawnCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Fort SalongaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 9.5 |
| NorthportVillage | 5.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Village of the BranchVillage | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| North Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Deer ParkCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 6.2 |
| BaywoodCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.3 |
| South HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.4 |
| CenterportCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Commack, NY in?
- Commack is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Commack, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Commack include 11725, 11731.
- What is the population of Commack, NY?
- About 36,558 people live in Commack, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Commack?
- Nearby places include Elwood (3 mi), East Northport (3.4 mi), Dix Hills (3.6 mi), Kings Park (4 mi), Smithtown (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023