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East Hampton, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11937

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

15,398
139/sq mi
$129,883
Median income
$1,115,100
Median home value
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Hampton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
139
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11937 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11937 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Hampton, Suffolk County, New York, home to 15,398 residents across 111.1 square miles, a density of 139 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11937 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,883 (40% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $86,479. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $1,115,100 (195% above the state average) with median rent at $2,678 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Suffolk County, letting you compare 11937 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 11937

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Hampton, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11937.

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 11937, East Hampton, 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

15,398

Population

111.1

Area (sq mi)

139

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11937?

46.2

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

27.2%

Foreign-Born

White 59.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%

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?

$129,883

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$86,479

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11937 ranks nationally

East Hampton, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$129,883 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 74.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.3%

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

What does housing look like?

14,303

Total Housing Units

8,584

Occupied Units

5,719

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$1,115,100

Median Home Value

+195% vs state

$2,678

Median Rent

1981

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

+9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

427

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+327%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11937 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +327% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 273
2021 +11.6% 305
2022 +15.0% 350
2023 +11.7% 392
2024 +9.0% 427

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 1,101 business establishments in ZIP 11937, employing approximately 5,485 people with a combined annual payroll of $424,166,000.

1,101

Businesses

5,485

Employees

$424.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 298 27.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 160 14.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 126 11.4%
Retail trade 122 11.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 80 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 69 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 53 4.8%
Health care and social assistance 49 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 42 3.8%
Finance and insurance 26 2.4%
Information 21 1.9%
Wholesale trade 20 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.1%
Educational services 8 0.7%
Manufacturing 7 0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 11937 vs 11930 →

ZIP 11937 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 11937 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 11937 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 11937 ranks #4 of 8 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
11930 Amagansett, NY 1,343 5.0 mi
11975 Wainscott, NY 408 5.1 mi
11963 Sag Harbor, NY 6,622 6.6 mi
11962 Sagaponack, NY 494 6.4 mi
11964 Shelter Island, NY 1,858 7.3 mi
11932 Bridgehampton, NY 1,398 7.5 mi
11957 Orient, NY 743 10.4 mi
11939 East Marion, NY 926 11.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11937 in? ▼
ZIP code 11937 (East Hampton) 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 11937? ▼
ZIP code 11937 in East Hampton, NY has a population of 15,398 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11937? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11937 is $129,883, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11937? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11937 is $1,115,100, which is 301% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11937? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11937 is White at 59.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11937? ▼
ZIP code 11937 has 1,101 business establishments employing approximately 5,485 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11937? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11937 are: Construction (298), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (160), Professional, scientific, and technical services (126). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11937? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11937 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 327%. 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 11937? ▼
In ZIP code 11937, 74.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.3% 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 11937? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11937 is 21.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11937? ▼
In ZIP code 11937, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11937? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11937 is 11.9% 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.