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Middle Island, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11953

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

13,553
511/sq mi
$86,206
Median income
$397,800
Median home value
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Middle Island pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
511
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11953 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11953 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middle Island, Suffolk County, New York, home to 13,553 residents across 26.5 square miles, a density of 511 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11953 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,206 (7% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $44,471. Poverty here runs at 11.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.5%. The typical home here is valued at $397,800 (5% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,054 monthly, and 66.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Suffolk County, letting you compare 11953 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 11953

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middle Island, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11953.

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 11953, Middle Island, 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

13,553

Population

26.5

Area (sq mi)

511

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11953?

44.8

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

10.6%

Foreign-Born

White 69.6%
African American 18.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

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

How ZIP 11953 ranks nationally

Middle Island, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,206 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

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

Owner 66.6%
Renter 33.4%

$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 11953 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 11953 ranks #4 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 11953 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 11953 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Suffolk County

11746 standard
Huntington Station, NY
Pop: 67,094
11706 standard
Bay Shore, NY
Pop: 62,543
11717 standard
Brentwood, NY
Pop: 60,745
11757 standard
Lindenhurst, NY
Pop: 45,700
11772 standard
Patchogue, NY
Pop: 44,837
11743 standard
Huntington, NY
Pop: 42,230

Related Areas

Suffolk County Middle Island, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11953 in? ▼
ZIP code 11953 (Middle Island) 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 11953? ▼
ZIP code 11953 in Middle Island, NY has a population of 13,553 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11953? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11953 is $86,206, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11953? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11953 is $397,800, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11953? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11953 is White at 69.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11953? ▼
ZIP code 11953 has 254 business establishments employing approximately 2,563 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11953? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11953 are: Construction (48), Health care and social assistance (36), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11953? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11953 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 11953? ▼
In ZIP code 11953, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 11953? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11953 is 31.6 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 11953? ▼
In ZIP code 11953, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11953? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11953 is 11.7% 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.