Sagaponack, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11962
Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 494
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $1,810,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sagaponack pairs top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11962 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11962 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sagaponack, Suffolk County, New York, home to just 494 residents across 14.2 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 11962, but per-capita income is $132,426. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,810,400 (379% above the average New York ZIP), while 95.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11962 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 11962
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sagaponack, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11962.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 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 11962, Sagaponack, 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
494
Population
14.2
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11962?
65.4
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
19.9%
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?
$132,426
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
1,000housing units
1,000
Total Housing Units
342
Occupied Units
658
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,810,400
Median Home Value
+379% vs state ZIP avg
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 11962, employing approximately 290 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,704,000.
45
Businesses
290
Employees
$22.7M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 8 | 17.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 8.9% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 6.7% |
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 11962 vs 11975 →
ZIP 11962 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11937
East Hampton (11937)
15,398 residents
- 11968
Southampton (11968)
11,593 residents
- 11963
Sag Harbor (11963)
6,622 residents
- 11964 1,858
Shelter Island (11964)
1,858 residents
- 11976 1,565
Water Mill (11976)
1,565 residents
- 11932 1,398
Bridgehampton (11932)
1,398 residents
- 11965 534
Shelter Island Heights (11965)
534 residents
- 11962 494
Sagaponack (11962)
494 residents
- 11975 408
Wainscott (11975)
408 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11962 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11975 | Wainscott, NY | 408 | 1.6 mi |
| 11932 | Bridgehampton, NY | 1,398 | 1.8 mi |
| 11976 | Water Mill, NY | 1,565 | 4.0 mi |
| 11963 | Sag Harbor, NY | 6,622 | 4.8 mi |
| 11937 | East Hampton, NY | 15,398 | 6.4 mi |
| 11964 | Shelter Island, NY | 1,858 | 8.6 mi |
| 11968 | Southampton, NY | 11,593 | 7.6 mi |
| 11965 | Shelter Island Heights, NY | 534 | 10.7 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 11962 in?
ZIP code 11962 (Sagaponack) 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 11962?
ZIP code 11962 in Sagaponack, NY has a population of 494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11962?
The median home value in ZIP 11962 is $1,810,400, which is 551% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11962?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11962 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11962?
ZIP code 11962 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 290 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11962?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11962 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Construction (8), Real estate and rental and leasing (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11962?
In ZIP code 11962, 82.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.7% 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 11962?
In ZIP code 11962, approximately 95.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11962?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11962 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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