ZIP Code 11779

ZIP code 11779, centered on Stony Brook, sits firmly in affluent territory. A median household income of $112,180 and per-capita income of $46,113 place it well above national norms, while a median home value of $487,300 reflects a pricey housing stock. That value carries a 1.73% county property tax rate, a substantial annual bill for owners. Sales tax reaches 8.75% on purchases. High earnings and steep housing costs define this area, and the tax structure leans heavily on both property owners and everyday spending.