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Mastic, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11950

Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,268
1,523/sq mi
$97,661
Median income
$433,700
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mastic pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
1,523
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11950 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11950 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mastic, Suffolk County, New York, home to 16,268 residents across 10.7 square miles, a density of 1,523 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11950 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,661 (6% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $37,063. Local economic indicators show a 7.9% poverty rate alongside 10.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $433,700 for a typical home value (15% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,989 a month; 85.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 11950 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Suffolk County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 11950

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mastic, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11950.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11950, Mastic, 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

16,268

Population

10.7

Area (sq mi)

1,523

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11950?

31.8

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

20.2%

Foreign-Born

White 62.5%
African American 6.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%

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?

$97,661

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$37,063

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11950 ranks nationally

Mastic, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$97,661 Top 21% higher than 79% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,115

Total Housing Units

4,871

Occupied Units

244

Vacant Units

3.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$433,700

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,989

Median Rent

1979

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

391

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+291%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11950 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +291% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.4% 236
2021 +13.5% 267
2022 +21.1% 324
2023 +12.2% 363
2024 +7.7% 391

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 246 business establishments in ZIP 11950, employing approximately 1,037 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,044,000.

246

Businesses

1,037

Employees

$41.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 71 28.9%
Retail trade 47 19.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 25 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 15 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 12 4.9%
Wholesale trade 10 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.3%
Finance and insurance 5 2.0%
Manufacturing 3 1.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.2%

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 11950 vs 11955 →

ZIP 11950 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11950 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11950 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 11950 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
11955 Moriches, NY 3,285 1.4 mi
11967 Shirley, NY 26,583 1.7 mi
11951 Mastic Beach, NY 13,680 3.2 mi
11934 Center Moriches, NY 7,263 2.9 mi
11719 Brookhaven, NY 3,589 3.8 mi
11940 East Moriches, NY 5,210 4.7 mi
11973 Upton, NY 9 4.5 mi
11980 Yaphank, NY 4,990 4.2 mi
11949 Manorville, NY 14,573 4.7 mi
11713 Bellport, NY 10,401 5.5 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11950 in? ▼
ZIP code 11950 (Mastic) 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 11950? ▼
ZIP code 11950 in Mastic, NY has a population of 16,268 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11950? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11950 is $97,661, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11950? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11950 is $433,700, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11950? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11950 is White at 62.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11950? ▼
ZIP code 11950 has 246 business establishments employing approximately 1,037 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11950? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11950 are: Construction (71), Retail trade (47), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (26). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11950? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11950 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 291%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11950? ▼
In ZIP code 11950, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 11950? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11950 is 31.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11950? ▼
In ZIP code 11950, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11950? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11950 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.