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East Patchogue, NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11772.

Population

21,673

Land area

8.3sq mi

People per sq mi

2,605

ZIP codes

1

East Patchogue and its ZIP codes

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East Patchogue at a glance

  • East Patchogue is about 6.2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 74th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
  • The median household income is $108,397, 26% above the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $478,700 (13% above New York) and median rent is $2,045 a month.

Local data for East Patchogue, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

East Patchogue, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$108,397

Poverty rate

5.9%

Median home value

$478,700

Median rent

$2,045/mo

Homeownership

73.4%

Bachelor's or higher

33.8%

Median age

43.5

Average commute

29.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (4,533), Irish Americans (4,051), German Americans (2,708).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for East Patchogue.

Details

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

$96.8M

1,313 loans, 13,081 jobs reported

Suffolk County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

East Patchogue, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.6%
  • Carpooled9.4%
  • Public transit3.4%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home8.1%

Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

East Patchogue, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

46.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in East Patchogue, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.1%

U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts

Diabetes

10.0%

U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts

Smoking

10.3%

U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.6%

U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts

ZIP codes in East Patchogue

1 in or overlapping East Patchogue. Population shown

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Cities near East Patchogue

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PatchogueVillage1.9 mi2.3
North BellportCensus-designated place2.2 mi4.9
North PatchogueCensus-designated place2.3 mi2
BellportVillage2.5 mi1.4
Blue PointCensus-designated place2.8 mi1.8
MedfordCensus-designated place3.6 mi10.8
BrookhavenCensus-designated place3.7 mi5.8
HoltsvilleCensus-designated place3.7 mi7.1
BayportCensus-designated place3.9 mi3.7
HolbrookCensus-designated place4.8 mi6.9
Fire IslandCensus-designated place4.9 mi9.2
YaphankCensus-designated place5.4 mi13.6
FarmingvilleCensus-designated place5.6 mi4.2
SayvilleCensus-designated place5.7 mi5.3
ShirleyCensus-designated place6.2 mi11.3
Gordon HeightsCensus-designated place6.7 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is East Patchogue, NY in?
East Patchogue is in Suffolk County, New York.
What ZIP codes are in East Patchogue, NY?
ZIP codes in or overlapping East Patchogue include 11772.
What is the population of East Patchogue, NY?
About 21,673 people live in East Patchogue, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near East Patchogue?
Nearby places include Patchogue (1.9 mi), North Bellport (2.2 mi), North Patchogue (2.3 mi), Bellport (2.5 mi), Blue Point (2.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023