ZIP Code 11953
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Middle Island · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 13,553
- Median income
- $86,206
- Median home value
- $397,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.7%
- Land area
- 26.5 sq mi
511/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
▲ 43% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.8
New York
ZIP code 11953 in Middle Island, New York has a population of 13,553. The median household income is $86,206, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $397,800, 43% above the US average. 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11953 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.5 square miles in Middle Island, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 13,553 residents, producing a population density of 511 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 11953 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11953 sits at $86,206 (7% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $44,471. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $397,800 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $2,054 per month, and 66.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11953 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11953 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 11953
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11953.
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
24 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 11953, Middle Island, 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
13,553
Population
26.5
Area (sq mi)
511
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11953?
44.8
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
10.6%
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?
$86,206
Median Household Income
-7% vs state
$44,471
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 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?
5,718
Total Housing Units
5,339
Occupied Units
379
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$397,800
Median Home Value
+5% vs state
$2,054
Median Rent
1981
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
+11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
311
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+211%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11953 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 208 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 235 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 266 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 280 |
| 2024 | +11.2% | 311 |
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 254 business establishments in ZIP 11953, employing approximately 2,563 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,091,000.
254
Businesses
2,563
Employees
$123.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 48 | 18.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 11.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.6% |
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 11953 vs 11727 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11727 | Coram, NY | 29,030 | 2.8 mi |
| 11764 | Miller Place, NY | 13,200 | 3.7 mi |
| 11778 | Rocky Point, NY | 12,709 | 4.1 mi |
| 11961 | Ridge, NY | 12,834 | 3.5 mi |
| 11980 | Yaphank, NY | 4,990 | 4.0 mi |
| 11973 | Upton, NY | 9 | 3.8 mi |
| 11763 | Medford, NY | 28,506 | 4.5 mi |
| 11789 | Sound Beach, NY | 7,895 | 5.1 mi |
| 11784 | Selden, NY | 24,655 | 4.9 mi |
| 11766 | Mount Sinai, NY | 12,635 | 4.9 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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