ZIP Code 11957

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Source:

Orient · Suffolk County · New York

Population
743

44/sq mi

Median income
$94,261

▲ 24% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$973,700

▲ 250% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
56.5%

Median age 64.1

Land area
16.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11957 in Orient, New York has a population of 743. The median household income is $94,261, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $973,700, 250% above the US average. 56.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11957 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.7 square miles in Orient, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 743 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 11957 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11957 sits at $94,261 (2% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $104,900. The poverty rate stands at 2.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $973,700 (157% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 96.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11957 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11957 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 11957

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11957.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11957, Orient, 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

743

Population

16.7

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11957?

64.1

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

16.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$94,261

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$104,900

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,172

Total Housing Units

614

Occupied Units

558

Vacant Units

1.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.6%
Renter 3.4%

$973,700

Median Home Value

+157% vs state

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 11957, employing approximately 177 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,988,000.

27

Businesses

177

Employees

$17.0M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 25.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 18.5%
Retail trade 3 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 11.1%

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 11957 vs 11939 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
11939 East Marion, NY 926 4.4 mi
06376 South Lyme, CT 57 10.0 mi
11964 Shelter Island, NY 1,858 7.2 mi
11944 Greenport, NY 4,299 6.6 mi
11965 Shelter Island Heights, NY 534 6.8 mi
11937 East Hampton, NY 15,398 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11957 in?
ZIP code 11957 (Orient) 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 11957?
ZIP code 11957 in Orient, NY has a population of 743 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11957?
The median household income in ZIP 11957 is $94,261, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11957?
The median home value in ZIP 11957 is $973,700, which is 250% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11957?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11957 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11957?
ZIP code 11957 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11957?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11957 are: Construction (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11957?
In ZIP code 11957, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11957?
In ZIP code 11957, approximately 96.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11957?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11957 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Orient, NY

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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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