ZIP Code 11950

In ZIP code 11950, which covers Stony Brook and its surroundings, households earn a median of $97,661 a year, while per-capita income sits at $37,063. With median home values at $433,700 and a county property tax rate of 1.73%, owners face a substantial annual tax bill that shapes how much income stays available for everything else. Sales taxes add 8.75% to purchases made locally. Together, these costs mean a household here needs a solid earnings base to cover housing, taxes, and daily expenses, and the gap between total household income and per-person income hints at varied circumstances across the area.