East Moriches, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11940
Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,210
- 364/sq mi High-density area
- $138,639
- Median income Above-median income area
- $661,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Moriches pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 364
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11940 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 11940 (East Moriches, NY) rose +9.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 287.7 in 2023 to 315.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11940 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Moriches, Suffolk County, New York, home to 5,210 residents across 14.3 square miles, a density of 364 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11940 skews affluent, with a median household income of $138,639 (50% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,769. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $661,600 (75% above the average New York ZIP), while 74.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,314.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11940 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 11940
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Moriches, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11940.
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 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 11940, East 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
5,210
Population
14.3
Area (sq mi)
364
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11940?
43.9
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
4.7%
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?
$138,639
Median Household Income
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$59,769
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
33.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11940 ranks among New York ZIPs
East Moriches, 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)
$138,639 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
2,256housing units
2,256
Total Housing Units
2,119
Occupied Units
137
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$661,600
Median Home Value
+75% vs state ZIP avg
$2,314
Median Rent
1978
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
+9.5%
YoY Change (2024)
315
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+215%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11940 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 209 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 231 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 271 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 288 |
| 2024 | +9.5% | 315 |
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 183 business establishments in ZIP 11940, employing approximately 1,860 people with a combined annual payroll of $128,076,000.
183
Businesses
1,860
Employees
$128.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 37 | 20.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.2% |
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 11940 vs 11934 →
ZIP 11940 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11950
Mastic (11950)
16,268 residents
- 11949
Manorville (11949)
14,573 residents
- 11951
Mastic Beach (11951)
13,680 residents
- 11934
Center Moriches (11934)
7,263 residents
- 11933
Calverton (11933)
6,844 residents
- 11940 5,210
East Moriches (11940)
5,210 residents
- 11955 3,285
Moriches (11955)
3,285 residents
- 11977 2,467
Westhampton (11977)
2,467 residents
- 11941 1,986
Eastport (11941)
1,986 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11940 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11940 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11960
Remsenburg (11960)
$240,313 median income
- 11934
Center Moriches (11934)
$170,801 median income
- 11977
Westhampton (11977)
$151,375 median income
- 11949
Manorville (11949)
$138,864 median income
- 11940
East Moriches (11940)
$138,639 median income
- 11941
Eastport (11941)
$123,750 median income
- 11951
Mastic Beach (11951)
$110,862 median income
- 11950
Mastic (11950)
$97,661 median income
- 11955 $79,844
Moriches (11955)
$79,844 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11940 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11934 | Center Moriches, NY | 7,263 | 2.0 mi |
| 11941 | Eastport, NY | 1,986 | 2.0 mi |
| 11960 | Remsenburg, NY | 1,084 | 2.7 mi |
| 11955 | Moriches, NY | 3,285 | 3.3 mi |
| 11972 | Speonk, NY | 1,321 | 3.1 mi |
| 11950 | Mastic, NY | 16,268 | 4.7 mi |
| 11977 | Westhampton, NY | 2,467 | 4.2 mi |
| 11949 | Manorville, NY | 14,573 | 4.5 mi |
| 11933 | Calverton, NY | 6,844 | 7.8 mi |
| 11951 | Mastic Beach, NY | 13,680 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11940, 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 (5,210 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 11940 in?
ZIP code 11940 (East 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 11940?
ZIP code 11940 in East Moriches, NY has a population of 5,210 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11940?
The median household income in ZIP 11940 is $138,639, which is 82% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11940?
The median home value in ZIP 11940 is $661,600, which is 138% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11940?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11940 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11940?
ZIP code 11940 has 183 business establishments employing approximately 1,860 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11940?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11940 are: Construction (37), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (25), Health care and social assistance (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11940?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11940 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. 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 11940?
In ZIP code 11940, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.1% 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 11940?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11940 is 33.1 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 11940?
In ZIP code 11940, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11940?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11940 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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