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Sag Harbor, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11963

Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,622
190/sq mi
$127,746
Median income
$1,208,000
Median home value
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sag Harbor pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
190
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11963 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11963 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sag Harbor, Suffolk County, New York, home to 6,622 residents across 34.9 square miles, a density of 190 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11963 skews affluent, with a median household income of $127,746 (38% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $100,849. Local economic indicators show a 3.1% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $1,208,000 (219% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,969 monthly, and 83.7% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 11963, plus 6 more within Suffolk County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 11963

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sag Harbor, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11963.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11963, Sag Harbor, 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

6,622

Population

34.9

Area (sq mi)

190

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11963?

52.5

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 80.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%

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?

$127,746

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$100,849

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11963 ranks nationally

Sag Harbor, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$127,746 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,403

Total Housing Units

3,613

Occupied Units

2,790

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$1,208,000

Median Home Value

+219% vs state

$2,969

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

435

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+335%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11963 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +335% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +5.6% 294
2020 +3.6% 305
2021 +7.9% 329
2022 +3.9% 341
2024 – 435

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 435 business establishments in ZIP 11963, employing approximately 2,245 people with a combined annual payroll of $159,984,000.

435

Businesses

2,245

Employees

$160.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 78 17.9%
Retail trade 63 14.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 13.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 39 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 28 6.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 18 4.1%
Finance and insurance 15 3.5%
Information 10 2.3%
Wholesale trade 9 2.1%
Manufacturing 4 0.9%
Educational services 4 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 11963 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11963 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11963 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 11963 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
11964 Shelter Island, NY 1,858 4.2 mi
11932 Bridgehampton, NY 1,398 3.9 mi
11976 Water Mill, NY 1,565 4.8 mi
11962 Sagaponack, NY 494 4.8 mi
11965 Shelter Island Heights, NY 534 6.0 mi
11975 Wainscott, NY 408 5.3 mi
11937 East Hampton, NY 15,398 6.6 mi
11939 East Marion, NY 926 9.3 mi
11944 Greenport, NY 4,299 7.7 mi
11956 New Suffolk, NY 349 7.8 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11963 in? ▼
ZIP code 11963 (Sag Harbor) 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 11963? ▼
ZIP code 11963 in Sag Harbor, NY has a population of 6,622 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11963? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11963 is $127,746, which is 67% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11963? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11963 is $1,208,000, which is 334% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11963? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11963 is White at 80.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11963? ▼
ZIP code 11963 has 435 business establishments employing approximately 2,245 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11963? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11963 are: Construction (78), Retail trade (63), Professional, scientific, and technical services (58). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11963? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11963 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 335%. 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 11963? ▼
In ZIP code 11963, 71.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.3% 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 11963? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11963 is 23.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11963? ▼
In ZIP code 11963, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11963? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11963 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.