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Medford, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11763.
Population
24,796
Land area
10.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,296
ZIP codes
1
Medford and its ZIP codes
Medford at a glance
- Medford is about 5.5 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 65th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $128,192 a year, 49% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $476,200 (12% above New York) and median rent is $2,353 a month.
Local data for Medford, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Medford, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$128,192
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$476,200
Median rent
$2,353/mo
Homeownership
88.4%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (4,225), Irish Americans (4,139), German Americans (3,465).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Medford.
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
$83.4M
840 loans, 8,444 jobs reported
How people get to work
Medford, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.6%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit6.9%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Medford, 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
46.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Medford, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Medford
1 in or overlapping Medford. Population shown
Cities near Medford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HoltsvilleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 7.1 |
| FarmingvilleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 4.2 |
| North BellportCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Gordon HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.7 |
| YaphankCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 13.6 |
| North PatchogueCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2 |
| East PatchogueCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 8.3 |
| CoramCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 13.8 |
| PatchogueVillage | 4.4 mi | 2.3 |
| HolbrookCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 6.9 |
| SeldenCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Middle IslandCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 8.2 |
| BrookhavenCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Blue PointCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.8 |
| BellportVillage | 5.4 mi | 1.4 |
| CentereachCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Medford, NY in?
- Medford is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Medford, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Medford include 11763.
- What is the population of Medford, NY?
- About 24,796 people live in Medford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Medford?
- Nearby places include Holtsville (2.4 mi), Farmingville (2.7 mi), North Bellport (3.1 mi), Gordon Heights (3.2 mi), Yaphank (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023