City

Shirley, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Suffolk County  ·  New York

👥27,266Population
💰$106,810Median HH Income▲ 40% above avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$386,300Median Home Value▲ 39% above avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.4%Hispanic: 24.9%Black: 9.1%Asian: 4.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White59.4%
Hispanic24.9%
Black9.1%
Asian4.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.19
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma506 (2.9%)
HS Graduate6,702 (38.1%)
Some College2,297 (13.1%)
Associates2,714 (15.4%)
Bachelors2,044 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree3,320 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College13.1%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.3%Renter: 8.7%Tenure
Owner91.3%
Renter8.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
63%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$106,810 ▲ 40% above avg
Median Home Value$386,300 ▲ 39% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,157/mo
Total Housing Units8,922
Vacant Units436

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
52%
About Shirley, NY

Shirley is a city in New York, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,266 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Shirley is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $106,810 is above the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Shirley is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $386,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,157 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shirley is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shirley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11967 27,266 $106,810 $386,300 $2,157 7.2% 30.5% 91.3%