ZIP Code 11947
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Jamesport · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 416
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.5%
- Land area
- 1.7 sq mi
247/sq mi
Median age 30.7
New York
ZIP code 11947 in Jamesport, New York has a population of 416. 48.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11947 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.7 square miles in Jamesport, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 416 residents, producing a population density of 247 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 11947 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11947 sits at —, while per-capita income is $44,593. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and 36.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11947 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11947 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 11947
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11947.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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 11947, Jamesport, 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
416
Population
1.7
Area (sq mi)
247
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11947?
30.7
Median Age
43.2%
Male
56.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$44,593
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
47
Total Housing Units
47
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
3.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 11947, employing approximately 230 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,771,000.
50
Businesses
230
Employees
$9.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 24.0% |
| Construction | 8 | 16.0% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 14.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 6.0% |
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 11947 vs 11970 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11970 | South Jamesport, NY | 522 | 1.1 mi |
| 11948 | Laurel, NY | 1,123 | 1.2 mi |
| 11931 | Aquebogue, NY | 151 | 2.4 mi |
| 11952 | Mattituck, NY | 4,637 | 3.4 mi |
| 11901 | Riverhead, NY | 27,172 | 4.3 mi |
| 11942 | East Quogue, NY | 4,603 | 7.1 mi |
| 11946 | Hampton Bays, NY | 14,068 | 6.0 mi |
| 11956 | New Suffolk, NY | 349 | 5.9 mi |
| 11935 | Cutchogue, NY | 3,304 | 6.3 mi |
| 11959 | Quogue, NY | 939 | 9.2 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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