Ridge, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11961
Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,834
- 385/sq mi High-density area
- $76,216
- Median income Near-median income area
- $420,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ridge pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 385
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11961 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 11961 (Ridge, NY) rose +9.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 290.1 in 2023 to 317.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11961 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ridge, Suffolk County, New York, home to 12,834 residents across 33.3 square miles, a density of 385 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11961 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,216 (18% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,541. The poverty rate is 4.1%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $420,800 (11% above the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $2,044; 89.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11961 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 11961
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ridge, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11961.
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 16
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Retail trade 15
Retail trade
15 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 11961, Ridge, 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
12,834
Population
33.3
Area (sq mi)
385
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11961?
53.1
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
7.6%
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?
$76,216
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$47,541
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
36.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11961 ranks among New York ZIPs
Ridge, 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)
$76,216 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
6,156housing units
6,156
Total Housing Units
5,566
Occupied Units
590
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$420,800
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$2,044
Median Rent
1979
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
+9.5%
YoY Change (2024)
318
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+218%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11961 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +218% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 212 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 245 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 272 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 290 |
| 2024 | +9.5% | 318 |
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 168 business establishments in ZIP 11961, employing approximately 843 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,772,000.
168
Businesses
843
Employees
$52.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 46 | 27.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 13.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.0% |
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 11961 vs 11973 →
ZIP 11961 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11967
Shirley (11967)
26,583 residents
- 11950
Mastic (11950)
16,268 residents
- 11949
Manorville (11949)
14,573 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
- 11792 8,523
Wading River (11792)
8,523 residents
- 11786 6,344
Shoreham (11786)
6,344 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11961 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11961 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11786
Shoreham (11786)
$163,466 median income
- 11764
Miller Place (11764)
$146,813 median income
- 11792
Wading River (11792)
$146,174 median income
- 11949
Manorville (11949)
$138,864 median income
- 11778
Rocky Point (11778)
$126,349 median income
- 11967
Shirley (11967)
$111,617 median income
- 11980
Yaphank (11980)
$102,600 median income
- 11950
Mastic (11950)
$97,661 median income
- 11953
Middle Island (11953)
$86,206 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11961 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11973 | Upton, NY | 9 | 2.5 mi |
| 11786 | Shoreham, NY | 6,344 | 2.8 mi |
| 11953 | Middle Island, NY | 13,553 | 3.5 mi |
| 11778 | Rocky Point, NY | 12,709 | 3.5 mi |
| 11792 | Wading River, NY | 8,523 | 4.3 mi |
| 11980 | Yaphank, NY | 4,990 | 5.3 mi |
| 11764 | Miller Place, NY | 13,200 | 5.1 mi |
| 11967 | Shirley, NY | 26,583 | 7.5 mi |
| 11949 | Manorville, NY | 14,573 | 5.2 mi |
| 11950 | Mastic, NY | 16,268 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11961, 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 (12,834 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 11961 in?
ZIP code 11961 (Ridge) 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 11961?
ZIP code 11961 in Ridge, NY has a population of 12,834 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11961?
The median household income in ZIP 11961 is $76,216, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11961?
The median home value in ZIP 11961 is $420,800, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11961?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11961 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11961?
ZIP code 11961 has 168 business establishments employing approximately 843 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11961?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11961 are: Construction (46), Other services (except public administration) (23), Professional, scientific, and technical services (19). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11961?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11961 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 218%. 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 11961?
In ZIP code 11961, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% 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 11961?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11961 is 36.8 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 11961?
In ZIP code 11961, approximately 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11961?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11961 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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