ZIP Code 11942
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East Quogue · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 4,603
- Median income
- $93,710
- Median home value
- $844,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.5%
- Land area
- 22.4 sq mi
205/sq mi
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
▲ 203% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 54.5
New York
ZIP code 11942 in East Quogue, New York has a population of 4,603. The median household income is $93,710, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $844,100, 203% above the US average. 49.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11942 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.4 square miles in East Quogue, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 4,603 residents, producing a population density of 205 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 11942 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11942 sits at $93,710 (1% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $63,409. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $844,100 (123% above the state average) with median rent at $2,327 per month, and 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11942 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11942 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 11942
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11942.
- Construction
Construction
49 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
28 establishments
- Retail trade 18
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 17
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 13
Accommodation and food services
13 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 11942, East Quogue, 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
4,603
Population
22.4
Area (sq mi)
205
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11942?
54.5
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
14.9%
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?
$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
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?
3,423
Total Housing Units
2,198
Occupied Units
1,225
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11942 vs 11959 →
| 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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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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