ZIP Code 11944
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Greenport · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 4,299
- Median income
- $85,298
- Median home value
- $885,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.0%
- Land area
- 10.5 sq mi
408/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▲ 218% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.3
New York
ZIP code 11944 in Greenport, New York has a population of 4,299. The median household income is $85,298, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $885,800, 218% above the US average. 43.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11944 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.5 square miles in Greenport, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 4,299 residents, producing a population density of 408 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 11944 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11944 sits at $85,298 (8% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $59,631. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $885,800 (134% above the state average) with median rent at $2,084 per month, and 60.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11944 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11944 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 11944
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11944.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 19
Other services (except public administration)
19 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 11944, Greenport, 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
4,299
Population
10.5
Area (sq mi)
408
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11944?
51.3
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
19.0%
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?
$85,298
Median Household Income
-8% vs state
$59,631
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 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?
3,096
Total Housing Units
2,072
Occupied Units
1,024
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$885,800
Median Home Value
+134% vs state
$2,084
Median Rent
1957
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
432
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+332%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11944 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +332% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 295 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 338 |
| 2022 | +5.5% | 357 |
| 2023 | +11.8% | 399 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 432 |
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 224 business establishments in ZIP 11944, employing approximately 1,674 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,848,000.
224
Businesses
1,674
Employees
$92.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 23.2% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 29 | 12.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.3% |
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 11944 vs 11965 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11965 | Shelter Island Heights, NY | 534 | 1.8 mi |
| 11939 | East Marion, NY | 926 | 2.5 mi |
| 11964 | Shelter Island, NY | 1,858 | 4.1 mi |
| 11971 | Southold, NY | 5,818 | 4.0 mi |
| 11958 | Peconic, NY | 635 | 6.5 mi |
| 11963 | Sag Harbor, NY | 6,622 | 7.7 mi |
| 11957 | Orient, NY | 743 | 6.6 mi |
| 11935 | Cutchogue, NY | 3,304 | 8.4 mi |
| 11956 | New Suffolk, NY | 349 | 9.6 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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