City

Montauk, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Suffolk County  ·  New York

👥4,073Population
💰$129,375Median HH Income▲ 70% above avg
🎂51.2Median Age
🏠$1,186,400Median Home Value▲ 326% above avg
🎓58.8%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic6.4%
Black1.2%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads58.8% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.6%)
HS Graduate650 (22%)
Some College128 (4.3%)
Associates424 (14.3%)
Bachelors283 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree1,456 (49.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 22%Some College: 4.3%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 49.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad22.0%
Some College4.3%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate49.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
91%

Financials

Median HH Income$129,375 ▲ 70% above avg
Median Home Value$1,186,400 ▲ 326% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,061/mo
Total Housing Units4,565
Vacant Units2,947

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Montauk, NY

Montauk is a city in New York, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,073 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.2 years.

Economically, Montauk is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $129,375 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Montauk is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,186,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,061 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montauk is well-educated. 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.07%).

Montauk, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Montauk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11954 4,073 $129,375 $1,186,400 $2,061 5.3% 58.8% 80.7%