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East Quogue, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11942

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

4,603
205/sq mi
$93,710
Median income
$844,100
Median home value
49.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Quogue pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
205
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11942 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11942 covers 22.4 square miles in East Quogue, Suffolk County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,603 residents on file, a density of 205 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11942 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,710 (1% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $63,409. Poverty here runs at 13.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. Median home value sits at $844,100 (123% above the state average), median rent at $2,327 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.8%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Suffolk County, letting you compare 11942 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 11942

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Quogue, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11942.

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 11942, East Quogue, 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

4,603

Population

22.4

Area (sq mi)

205

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11942?

54.5

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

14.9%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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?

$93,710

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$63,409

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11942 ranks nationally

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

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

$93,710 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,423

Total Housing Units

2,198

Occupied Units

1,225

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$844,100

Median Home Value

+123% vs state

$2,327

Median Rent

1982

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

+21.7%

YoY Change (2024)

417

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+317%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11942 have increased 21.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +317% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 259
2021 +11.1% 287
2022 +21.2% 348
2023 -1.6% 343
2024 +21.7% 417

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 170 business establishments in ZIP 11942, employing approximately 1,094 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,967,000.

170

Businesses

1,094

Employees

$56.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 49 28.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 16.5%
Retail trade 18 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 13 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 12 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.7%
Health care and social assistance 8 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.8%
Wholesale trade 3 1.8%
Information 3 1.8%
Finance and insurance 3 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.8%

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 11942 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 11942 ranks #3 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 11942 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 11942 ranks #5 of 7 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
11959 Quogue, NY 939 2.3 mi
11946 Hampton Bays, NY 14,068 3.5 mi
11978 Westhampton Beach, NY 3,255 3.7 mi
11970 South Jamesport, NY 522 6.0 mi
11947 Jamesport, NY 416 7.1 mi
11931 Aquebogue, NY 151 5.8 mi
11977 Westhampton, NY 2,467 5.2 mi
11901 Riverhead, NY 27,172 5.8 mi
11948 Laurel, NY 1,123 7.9 mi
11972 Speonk, NY 1,321 6.5 mi

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Pop: 67,094
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Pop: 62,543
11717 standard
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Pop: 60,745
11757 standard
Lindenhurst, NY
Pop: 45,700
11772 standard
Patchogue, NY
Pop: 44,837
11743 standard
Huntington, NY
Pop: 42,230

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11942 in? ▼
ZIP code 11942 (East Quogue) 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 11942? ▼
ZIP code 11942 in East Quogue, NY has a population of 4,603 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11942? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11942 is $93,710, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11942? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11942 is $844,100, which is 203% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11942? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11942 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11942? ▼
ZIP code 11942 has 170 business establishments employing approximately 1,094 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11942? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11942 are: Construction (49), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (28), Retail trade (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11942? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11942 increased by 21.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 317%. 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 11942? ▼
In ZIP code 11942, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.5% 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 11942? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11942 is 29.2 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 11942? ▼
In ZIP code 11942, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11942? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11942 is 13.2% 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.