Montauk, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11954
Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,326
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $142,961
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,356,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Montauk pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11954 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11954 covers 47.9 square miles in Montauk, Suffolk County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,326 residents on file, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11954 skews affluent, with a median household income of $142,961 (55% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $96,487. The poverty rate is 6.1%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,356,600 (259% above the average New York ZIP), while 78.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,313.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the New York and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 11954.
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 11954
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montauk, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11954.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
84 establishments
- Construction
Construction
56 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 24
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 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 11954, Montauk, 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
3,326
Population
47.9
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11954?
44.7
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
10.1%
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?
$142,961
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$96,487
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11954 ranks among New York ZIPs
Montauk, 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)
$142,961 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
4,585housing units
4,585
Total Housing Units
1,615
Occupied Units
2,970
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,356,600
Median Home Value
+259% vs state ZIP avg
$2,313
Median Rent
1978
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
+12.8%
YoY Change (2022)
395
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+295%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11954 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +295% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +5.6% | 311 |
| 2019 | +2.5% | 319 |
| 2020 | +1.3% | 323 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 350 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 395 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 347 business establishments in ZIP 11954, employing approximately 1,424 people with a combined annual payroll of $143,268,000.
347
Businesses
1,424
Employees
$143.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 84 | 24.2% |
| Construction | 56 | 16.1% |
| Retail trade | 51 | 14.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 6.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 5.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 17 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 4.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 1.7% |
| Information | 4 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11954, 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 (3,326 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 11954 in?
ZIP code 11954 (Montauk) 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 11954?
ZIP code 11954 in Montauk, NY has a population of 3,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11954?
The median household income in ZIP 11954 is $142,961, which is 87% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11954?
The median home value in ZIP 11954 is $1,356,600, which is 388% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11954?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11954 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11954?
ZIP code 11954 has 347 business establishments employing approximately 1,424 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11954?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11954 are: Accommodation and food services (84), Construction (56), Retail trade (51). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11954?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11954 increased by 12.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 295%. 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 11954?
In ZIP code 11954, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.1% 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 11954?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11954 is 23.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11954?
In ZIP code 11954, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11954?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11954 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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