ZIP Code 11954
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Montauk · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 3,326
- Median income
- $142,961
- Median home value
- $1,356,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 53.1%
- Land area
- 47.9 sq mi
69/sq mi
▲ 87% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 388% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.7
New York
ZIP code 11954 in Montauk, New York has a population of 3,326. The median household income is $142,961, which is 87% above the national average. Median home value is $1,356,600, 388% above the US average. 53.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11954 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 47.9 square miles in Montauk, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 3,326 residents, producing a population density of 69 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 11954 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11954 sits at $142,961 (55% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $96,487. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $1,356,600 (259% above the state average) with median rent at $2,313 per month, and 78.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11954 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 11954 sits relative to New York and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 11954
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$96,487
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 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?
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
$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.
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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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