| ZIP Code | 11956 |
|---|---|
| City | New Suffolk |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 631/934 |
| Latitude | 40.991089 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.472124 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.2 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.06 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 74.2% ▲ 92% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 24 (10.5%) |
| Some College | 13 (5.7%) |
| Associates | 22 (9.6%) |
| Bachelors | 11 (4.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 159 (69.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $121,500 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 74% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,033,700 ▲ 271% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 291 |
| Vacant Units | 149 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 291 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 149 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.06 |
ZIP code 11956 is located in New Suffolk, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 293, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.2 years. Economically, 11956 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $121,500 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11956 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,033,700 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 11956 is primarily White (92.49%). Residents are highly educated — 74.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.5%. Household income has grown by 74% since 2019.
About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 51%.
Overall, ZIP code 11956 in New Suffolk, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 293 residents, a median household income of $121,500, and a median home value of $1,033,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.