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 High-density area
- $86,206
- Median income Above-median income area
- $397,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11953 (Middle Island, NY) rose +11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 279.6 in 2023 to 311.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,471. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $397,800 (5% above the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $2,054; 66.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11953 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 11953
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middle Island, NY
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$44,471
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11953 ranks among New York ZIPs
Middle Island, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,206 Top 44% higher than 56% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,718housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 11727
Coram (11727)
29,030 residents
- 11763
Medford (11763)
28,506 residents
- 11784
Selden (11784)
24,655 residents
- 11953
Middle Island (11953)
13,553 residents
- 11764
Miller Place (11764)
13,200 residents
- 11961
Ridge (11961)
12,834 residents
- 11778
Rocky Point (11778)
12,709 residents
- 11766
Mount Sinai (11766)
12,635 residents
- 11789 7,895
Sound Beach (11789)
7,895 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11953 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11953 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11766
Mount Sinai (11766)
$153,235 median income
- 11764
Miller Place (11764)
$146,813 median income
- 11789
Sound Beach (11789)
$131,528 median income
- 11778
Rocky Point (11778)
$126,349 median income
- 11763
Medford (11763)
$120,783 median income
- 11784
Selden (11784)
$104,369 median income
- 11727
Coram (11727)
$103,287 median income
- 11980
Yaphank (11980)
$102,600 median income
- 11953
Middle Island (11953)
$86,206 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11953, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,553 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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