| ZIP Code | 11980 |
|---|---|
| City | Yaphank |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Area Code | 631/934 |
| Elevation | 54 ft |
| Latitude | 40.831662 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.924805 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.10 |
| Below Poverty | 4.2% ▼ 58% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.3% ▲ 35% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 892 (23.2%) |
| Some College | 523 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 416 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 538 (14%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,475 (38.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,857 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $409,500 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,814/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,467 |
| Vacant Units | 51 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,467 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 51 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
ZIP code 11980 is located in Yaphank, New York, within Suffolk County. With a population of 5,138, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.1 years. Economically, 11980 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,857 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11980 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $409,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,814 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 11980 is primarily White (79.35%). Residents are well-educated — 52.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.2%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11980 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 11980 in Yaphank, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,138 residents, a median household income of $106,857, and a median home value of $409,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.