| ZIP Code | 11964 |
|---|---|
| City | Shelter Island |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 631/934 |
| Latitude | 41.049483 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.302316 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 63% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.0% ▲ 60% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 19% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 392 (21.9%) |
| Some College | 43 (2.4%) |
| Associates | 244 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 81 (4.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,027 (57.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $129,826 ▲ 70% above avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $998,700 ▲ 258% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 2,483 |
| Vacant Units | 1,387 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,483 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,387 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
ZIP code 11964 is located in Shelter Island, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 2,858, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.4 years. Economically, 11964 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $129,826 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11964 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $998,700 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 93.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 11964 is majority White (62.14%). Residents are highly educated — 62.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 57% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11964 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 33% — 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 11964 in Shelter Island, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,858 residents, a median household income of $129,826, and a median home value of $998,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.