| ZIP Code | 11940 |
|---|---|
| City | East Moriches |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 631/934 |
| Elevation | 19 ft |
| Latitude | 40.808772 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.756601 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 3.5% ▼ 65% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.5% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.2% ▼ 75% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 177 (4.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,096 (30.1%) |
| Some College | 325 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 386 (10.6%) |
| Bachelors | 342 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,315 (36.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $121,250 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $626,400 ▲ 125% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,273/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,212 |
| Vacant Units | 161 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,212 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 161 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 11940 is located in East Moriches, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 5,508, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 11940 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $121,250 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11940 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $626,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,273 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 11940 is primarily White (86.71%). Residents are well-educated — 45.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.5%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11940 stands at 1.2%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 11940 in East Moriches, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,508 residents, a median household income of $121,250, and a median home value of $626,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.