ZIP Code 11725

In ZIP code 11725, near Stony Brook, homes carry a median value of $670,000 while households bring in a median $168,281 — a ratio that keeps ownership within reach for many buyers here. The county's 1.73% effective property tax rate translates to roughly $11,600 annually on that median home, a sizable sum that eats into take-home pay even at these income levels. Add an 8.75% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall cost of living leans heavily on housing. Per-capita income of $66,108 suggests wide variation in what individual residents can absorb.