ZIP Code 11954

In ZIP code 11954, which takes in Stony Brook, households bring in a median of $142,961, while per-capita income reaches $96,487 — figures that sit well above national norms. Housing costs dominate the picture: the median home value is $1,356,600, and the county's 1.73% effective property tax rate means owning that home carries a substantial annual bill. Sales taxes add 8.75% at checkout. High earnings give these households room to absorb both, but the gap between income and property values shows how much of the budget goes toward housing.