ZIP Code 11948

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Laurel · Suffolk County · New York

Population
1,123

160/sq mi

Median income
$148,398

▲ 95% vs US

higher than 96% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$880,100

▲ 216% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
44.8%

Median age 57

Land area
7.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11948 in Laurel, New York has a population of 1,123. The median household income is $148,398, which is 95% above the national average. Median home value is $880,100, 216% above the US average. 44.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11948 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.0 square miles in Laurel, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 1,123 residents, producing a population density of 160 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 11948 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11948 sits at $148,398 (60% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $59,068. The poverty rate stands at 1.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $880,100 (133% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11948 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57, 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 11948 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 11948

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11948.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 11948, Laurel, 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

1,123

Population

7.0

Area (sq mi)

160

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11948?

57.0

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 98.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$148,398

Median Household Income

+60% vs state

$59,068

Per Capita Income

1.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

704

Total Housing Units

364

Occupied Units

340

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$880,100

Median Home Value

+133% vs state

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 11948, employing approximately 177 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,445,000.

38

Businesses

177

Employees

$9.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 28.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 26.3%
Retail trade 4 10.5%

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 11948 vs 11947 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
11947 Jamesport, NY 416 1.2 mi
11952 Mattituck, NY 4,637 2.3 mi
11970 South Jamesport, NY 522 2.1 mi
11931 Aquebogue, NY 151 3.6 mi
11956 New Suffolk, NY 349 4.8 mi
11946 Hampton Bays, NY 14,068 6.3 mi
11935 Cutchogue, NY 3,304 5.1 mi
11901 Riverhead, NY 27,172 5.5 mi
11942 East Quogue, NY 4,603 7.9 mi
11958 Peconic, NY 635 7.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11948 in?
ZIP code 11948 (Laurel) 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 11948?
ZIP code 11948 in Laurel, NY has a population of 1,123 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11948?
The median household income in ZIP 11948 is $148,398, which is 95% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11948?
The median home value in ZIP 11948 is $880,100, which is 216% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11948?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11948 is White at 98.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11948?
ZIP code 11948 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11948?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11948 are: Construction (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Retail trade (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11948?
In ZIP code 11948, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11948?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11948 is 1.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Laurel, NY

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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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