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Deer Park, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11729.
Population
27,990
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,538
ZIP codes
1
Deer Park and its ZIP codes
Deer Park at a glance
- Deer Park is about 11 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 55th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $137,105 a year, 59% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $543,500 (28% above New York) and median rent is $1,906 a month.
Local data for Deer Park, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Deer Park, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$137,105
Poverty rate
3.4%
Median home value
$543,500
Median rent
$1,906/mo
Homeownership
83.8%
Bachelor's or higher
38.4%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (5,578), Irish Americans (3,273), Dominican Americans (1,686).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Deer Park.
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
PPP loans
$183M
1,677 loans, 18,127 jobs reported
How people get to work
Deer Park, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.7%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit7.9%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Deer Park, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Deer Park, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.1%
U.S. 33.3% -4.2 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Deer Park
1 in or overlapping Deer Park. Population shown
Cities near Deer Park
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BaywoodCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.3 |
| North BabylonCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3.3 |
| WyandanchCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Wheatley HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Dix HillsCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 15.7 |
| North Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 3.2 |
| BrentwoodCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 11 |
| West IslipCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 6.1 |
| West BabylonCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 8.5 |
| BrightwatersVillage | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| MelvilleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 12.1 |
| Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 5.7 |
| BabylonVillage | 4.9 mi | 2.4 |
| North LindenhurstCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.9 |
| East FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 7.5 |
| West Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Deer Park, NY in?
- Deer Park is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Deer Park, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Deer Park include 11729.
- What is the population of Deer Park, NY?
- About 27,990 people live in Deer Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Deer Park?
- Nearby places include Baywood (1.8 mi), North Babylon (2.3 mi), Wyandanch (2.4 mi), Wheatley Heights (2.6 mi), Dix Hills (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023