ZIP Code 11963

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Sag Harbor · Suffolk County · New York

Population
6,622

190/sq mi

Median income
$127,746

▲ 67% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$1,208,000

▲ 334% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
52.3%

Median age 52.5

Land area
34.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11963 in Sag Harbor, New York has a population of 6,622. The median household income is $127,746, which is 67% above the national average. Median home value is $1,208,000, 334% above the US average. 52.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11963 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.9 square miles in Sag Harbor, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 6,622 residents, producing a population density of 190 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 11963 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11963 sits at $127,746 (38% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $100,849. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $1,208,000 (219% above the state average) with median rent at $2,969 per month, and 83.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11963 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11963 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 11963

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,622

Population

34.9

Area (sq mi)

190

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 11963 vs 11964 →

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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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.

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Official Data Resources for Sag Harbor, 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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