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 High-density area
- $129,883
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,115,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11937 (East Hampton, NY) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 391.6 in 2023 to 426.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $86,479. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,115,100 (195% above the average New York ZIP), while 76.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,678.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11937 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$86,479
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11937 ranks among New York ZIPs
East Hampton, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$129,883 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,303housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 11937
East Hampton (11937)
15,398 residents
- 11963
Sag Harbor (11963)
6,622 residents
- 11964 1,858
Shelter Island (11964)
1,858 residents
- 11932 1,398
Bridgehampton (11932)
1,398 residents
- 11930 1,343
Amagansett (11930)
1,343 residents
- 11939 926
East Marion (11939)
926 residents
- 11957 743
Orient (11957)
743 residents
- 11962 494
Sagaponack (11962)
494 residents
- 11975 408
Wainscott (11975)
408 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11937 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11937 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11932
Bridgehampton (11932)
$173,672 median income
- 11964
Shelter Island (11964)
$134,620 median income
- 11975
Wainscott (11975)
$131,042 median income
- 11937
East Hampton (11937)
$129,883 median income
- 11963
Sag Harbor (11963)
$127,746 median income
- 11930
Amagansett (11930)
$123,257 median income
- 11939
East Marion (11939)
$102,500 median income
- 11957
Orient (11957)
$94,261 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11937, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,398 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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