Jamesport, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11947
Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 416
- 247/sq mi High-density area
- 48.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jamesport has 416 residents, placing it in the 16th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 247 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 11947 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 11947 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jamesport, Suffolk County, New York, home to just 416 residents across 1.7 square miles, a density of 247 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 11947, but per-capita income is $44,593. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11947 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 11947
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jamesport, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
47housing units
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 11947 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11901
Riverhead (11901)
27,172 residents
- 11946
Hampton Bays (11946)
14,068 residents
- 11952 4,637
Mattituck (11952)
4,637 residents
- 11942 4,603
East Quogue (11942)
4,603 residents
- 11935 3,304
Cutchogue (11935)
3,304 residents
- 11948 1,123
Laurel (11948)
1,123 residents
- 11959 939
Quogue (11959)
939 residents
- 11970 522
South Jamesport (11970)
522 residents
- 11947 416
Jamesport (11947)
416 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11947 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 11947 in?
ZIP code 11947 (Jamesport) 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 11947?
ZIP code 11947 in Jamesport, NY has a population of 416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11947?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11947 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11947?
ZIP code 11947 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11947?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11947 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Construction (8), Retail trade (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11947?
In ZIP code 11947, 80.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11947?
In ZIP code 11947, approximately 36.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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