| ZIP Code | 11948 |
|---|---|
| City | Laurel |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 631/934 |
| Elevation | 19 ft |
| Latitude | 40.960725 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.54988 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.7 yrs ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 79.9% ▲ 106% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 47 (7.7%) |
| Some College | 51 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 25 (4.1%) |
| Bachelors | 156 (25.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 332 (54.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $146,054 ▲ 91% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $909,200 ▲ 226% above avg ↑ 77% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 667 |
| Vacant Units | 364 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 667 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 364 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 11948 is located in Laurel, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 775, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.7 years. Economically, 11948 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $146,054 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11948 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $909,200 is more than double the national average. Median home values have increased by 77% since 2019.
The population of 11948 is primarily White (99.48%). Residents are highly educated — 79.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average.
A notably high share of workers — 48% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 48%.
Overall, ZIP code 11948 in Laurel, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 775 residents, a median household income of $146,054, and a median home value of $909,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.