US ZIP Code
11965

Shelter Island Heights, NY

Suffolk County  ·  New York

● Active
👥 421 Population ↑ 11% since 2019
🎂 59.8 Median Age ↓ 12% since 2019
🏠 $1,092,200 Median Home Value
▲ 292% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019
🎓 84.9% College Grads
▲ 119% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code11965
CityShelter Island Heights
StateNew York (NY)
CountySuffolk County
Area Code631/934
Elevation55 ft
Latitude41.082501
Longitude-72.303379
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS36103
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 39.2% (165) Female 60.8% (256) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.3%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.5%Race
White98.3%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.5%

Age Breakdown

18–24
25%
25–44
0%
45–64
35%
65+
34%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.8 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.45
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads84.9% ▲ 119% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate3 (1%)
Associates44 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree265 (84.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 1%Associates: 14.1%Graduate: 84.9%Edu
HS Grad1.0%
Associates14.1%
Graduate84.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Over $500k
100%

Financials

Median Home Value$1,092,200 ▲ 292% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019
Total Units789
Vacant Units504
Avg HH Size1.45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$50k–75k
21%
$75k–100k
15%
$100k–150k
17%
Over $200k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
39%
Public Transit
13%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
46%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
84%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
25%
2000+
63%

Summary

Total Units789
Vacant504
Owner Occupied79.0%
Renter Occupied21.1%
Avg HH Size1.45
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 11965 is in Shelter Island Heights, NY, in Suffolk County.
ZIP code 11965 is located in New York (NY).
ZIP code 11965 is in Suffolk County, NY.
ZIP 11965 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 11965 is 421 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 11965 is $1,092,200 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 11965

ZIP code 11965 is located in Shelter Island Heights, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 421, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.8 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 11965 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,092,200 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.

The population of 11965 is primarily White (98.34%). Residents are highly educated — 84.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.5%.

A notably high share of workers — 36% — 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 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 11965 in Shelter Island Heights, NY is characterized as highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.