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Center Moriches, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11934

Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,263
600/sq mi
$170,801
Median income
$589,200
Median home value
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Center Moriches pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
600
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11934 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11934 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Center Moriches, Suffolk County, New York, home to 7,263 residents across 12.1 square miles, a density of 600 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11934 skews affluent, with a median household income of $170,801 (85% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $58,027. Poverty here runs at 3.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. Housing costs here run $589,200 for a typical home value (56% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,337 a month; 95.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 11934 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Suffolk County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 11934

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Center Moriches, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11934.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11934, Center Moriches, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,263

Population

12.1

Area (sq mi)

600

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11934?

38.4

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

8.3%

Foreign-Born

White 82.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$170,801

Median Household Income

+85% vs state

$58,027

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11934 ranks nationally

Center Moriches, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$170,801 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,883

Total Housing Units

2,795

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

3.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.2%
Renter 4.8%

$589,200

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$2,337

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

330

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+230%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11934 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +230% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 222
2021 +9.4% 243
2022 +14.4% 278
2023 +17.5% 327
2024 +1.0% 330

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 375 business establishments in ZIP 11934, employing approximately 2,746 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,212,000.

375

Businesses

2,746

Employees

$125.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 90 24.0%
Other services (except public administration) 45 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 40 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 10.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 9.3%
Retail trade 34 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 27 7.2%
Manufacturing 13 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.9%
Wholesale trade 10 2.7%
Finance and insurance 8 2.1%
Educational services 4 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 11934 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11934 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11934 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 11934 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
11955 Moriches, NY 3,285 1.5 mi
11940 East Moriches, NY 5,210 2.0 mi
11950 Mastic, NY 16,268 2.9 mi
11949 Manorville, NY 14,573 4.5 mi
11951 Mastic Beach, NY 13,680 3.2 mi
11967 Shirley, NY 26,583 4.3 mi
11941 Eastport, NY 1,986 4.0 mi
11960 Remsenburg, NY 1,084 4.6 mi
11972 Speonk, NY 1,321 5.1 mi
11719 Brookhaven, NY 3,589 6.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11934 in? ▼
ZIP code 11934 (Center Moriches) is located in Suffolk County, New York. Suffolk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/suffolk-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 11934? ▼
ZIP code 11934 in Center Moriches, NY has a population of 7,263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11934? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11934 is $170,801, which is 124% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11934? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11934 is $589,200, which is 112% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11934? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11934 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11934? ▼
ZIP code 11934 has 375 business establishments employing approximately 2,746 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11934? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11934 are: Construction (90), Other services (except public administration) (45), Health care and social assistance (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11934? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11934 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 230%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11934? ▼
In ZIP code 11934, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 11934? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11934 is 30.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11934? ▼
In ZIP code 11934, approximately 95.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11934? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11934 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.