Quogue, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11959
Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 939
- 95/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,542
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,491,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Quogue pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 95
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11959 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11959 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Quogue, Suffolk County, New York, home to just 939 residents across 9.9 square miles, a density of 95 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11959 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,542 (4% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,818. The poverty rate is 30.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,491,700 (294% above the average New York ZIP), while 77.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,375.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11959 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 11959
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Quogue, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11959.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 12
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade 7
Retail trade
7 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 11959, Quogue, 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
939
Population
9.9
Area (sq mi)
95
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11959?
53.9
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
16.8%
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?
$88,542
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$55,818
Per Capita Income
30.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 11959 ranks among New York ZIPs
Quogue, 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)
$88,542 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
1,378housing units
1,378
Total Housing Units
284
Occupied Units
1,094
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,491,700
Median Home Value
+294% vs state ZIP avg
$3,375
Median Rent
1989
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
+16.8%
YoY Change (2021)
316
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+216%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11959 have increased 16.8% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +3.6% | 246 |
| 2016 | -12.4% | 216 |
| 2020 | – | 270 |
| 2021 | +16.8% | 316 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 122 business establishments in ZIP 11959, employing approximately 666 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,535,000.
122
Businesses
666
Employees
$50.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 34 | 27.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 18.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 4.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 2.5% |
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 11959 vs 11942 →
ZIP 11959 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11901
Riverhead (11901)
27,172 residents
- 11946
Hampton Bays (11946)
14,068 residents
- 11942 4,603
East Quogue (11942)
4,603 residents
- 11978 3,255
Westhampton Beach (11978)
3,255 residents
- 11977 2,467
Westhampton (11977)
2,467 residents
- 11941 1,986
Eastport (11941)
1,986 residents
- 11972 1,321
Speonk (11972)
1,321 residents
- 11960 1,084
Remsenburg (11960)
1,084 residents
- 11959 939
Quogue (11959)
939 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11959 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11959 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11960
Remsenburg (11960)
$240,313 median income
- 11977
Westhampton (11977)
$151,375 median income
- 11946
Hampton Bays (11946)
$133,918 median income
- 11978
Westhampton Beach (11978)
$125,179 median income
- 11941
Eastport (11941)
$123,750 median income
- 11942 $93,710
East Quogue (11942)
$93,710 median income
- 11959 $88,542
Quogue (11959)
$88,542 median income
- 11901 $85,061
Riverhead (11901)
$85,061 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11959 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11942 | East Quogue, NY | 4,603 | 2.3 mi |
| 11978 | Westhampton Beach, NY | 3,255 | 2.5 mi |
| 11977 | Westhampton, NY | 2,467 | 4.1 mi |
| 11972 | Speonk, NY | 1,321 | 5.6 mi |
| 11960 | Remsenburg, NY | 1,084 | 5.6 mi |
| 11931 | Aquebogue, NY | 151 | 7.8 mi |
| 11946 | Hampton Bays, NY | 14,068 | 5.5 mi |
| 11941 | Eastport, NY | 1,986 | 6.7 mi |
| 11970 | South Jamesport, NY | 522 | 8.2 mi |
| 11901 | Riverhead, NY | 27,172 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11959, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 11959 in?
ZIP code 11959 (Quogue) 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 11959?
ZIP code 11959 in Quogue, NY has a population of 939 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11959?
The median household income in ZIP 11959 is $88,542, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11959?
The median home value in ZIP 11959 is $1,491,700, which is 436% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11959?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11959 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11959?
ZIP code 11959 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 666 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11959?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11959 are: Construction (34), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (22), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11959?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11959 increased by 16.8% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 11959?
In ZIP code 11959, 77.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.5% 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 11959?
In ZIP code 11959, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11959?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11959 is 30.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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