ZIP Code 11937
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East Hampton · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 15,398
- Median income
- $129,883
- Median home value
- $1,115,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.3%
- Land area
- 111.1 sq mi
139/sq mi
▲ 70% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 301% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.2
New York
ZIP code 11937 in East Hampton, New York has a population of 15,398. The median household income is $129,883, which is 70% above the national average. Median home value is $1,115,100, 301% above the US average. 52.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11937 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 111.1 square miles in East Hampton, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 15,398 residents, producing a population density of 139 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 11937 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11937 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 11937 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11937 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 11937
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11937.
- Construction
Construction
298 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
160 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
126 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 80
Real estate and rental and leasing
80 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 11937?
46.2
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
27.2%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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