ZIP Code 11946
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Hampton Bays · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 14,068
- Median income
- $133,918
- Median home value
- $737,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.2%
- Land area
- 34.6 sq mi
406/sq mi
▲ 76% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 165% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.1
New York
ZIP code 11946 in Hampton Bays, New York has a population of 14,068. The median household income is $133,918, which is 76% above the national average. Median home value is $737,400, 165% above the US average. 47.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11946 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.6 square miles in Hampton Bays, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 14,068 residents, producing a population density of 406 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 11946 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11946 sits at $133,918 (45% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $69,781. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $737,400 (95% above the state average) with median rent at $2,380 per month, and 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11946 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11946 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 11946
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11946.
- Construction
Construction
232 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
94 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 62
Accommodation and food services
62 establishments
- Retail trade 57
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 57
Other services (except public administration)
57 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 11946, Hampton Bays, 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
14,068
Population
34.6
Area (sq mi)
406
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11946?
44.1
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
20.1%
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?
$133,918
Median Household Income
+45% vs state
$69,781
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
34.2 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?
8,840
Total Housing Units
6,096
Occupied Units
2,744
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$737,400
Median Home Value
+95% vs state
$2,380
Median Rent
1977
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)
406
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+306%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11946 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +306% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 257 |
| 2021 | +16.8% | 301 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 349 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 370 |
| 2024 | +9.5% | 406 |
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 687 business establishments in ZIP 11946, employing approximately 3,886 people with a combined annual payroll of $210,880,000.
687
Businesses
3,886
Employees
$210.9M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 232 | 33.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 94 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 62 | 9.0% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.0% |
| Information | 7 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 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 11946 vs 11942 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11942 | East Quogue, NY | 4,603 | 3.5 mi |
| 11970 | South Jamesport, NY | 522 | 5.0 mi |
| 11948 | Laurel, NY | 1,123 | 6.3 mi |
| 11947 | Jamesport, NY | 416 | 6.0 mi |
| 11959 | Quogue, NY | 939 | 5.5 mi |
| 11952 | Mattituck, NY | 4,637 | 8.3 mi |
| 11968 | Southampton, NY | 11,593 | 6.3 mi |
| 11931 | Aquebogue, NY | 151 | 6.0 mi |
| 11956 | New Suffolk, NY | 349 | 7.8 mi |
| 11901 | Riverhead, NY | 27,172 | 7.0 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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