| ZIP Code | 11946 |
|---|---|
| City | Hampton Bays |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 631/934 |
| Elevation | 65 ft |
| Latitude | 40.864652 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.518104 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.2% ▲ 37% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 288 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,736 (24.9%) |
| Some College | 743 (6.7%) |
| Associates | 1,384 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 816 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,042 (45.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $128,844 ▲ 69% above avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $691,300 ▲ 148% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,288/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,098 |
| Vacant Units | 2,595 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,098 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,595 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 11946 is located in Hampton Bays, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 17,303, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.5 years. Economically, 11946 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $128,844 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11946 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $691,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,288 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 11946 is majority White (61.56%). Residents are well-educated — 53.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has grown by 55% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11946 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 11946 in Hampton Bays, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,303 residents, a median household income of $128,844, and a median home value of $691,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.