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 High-density area
- $127,746
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,208,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $100,849. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.1% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,208,000 (219% above the average New York ZIP), while 83.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,969.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11963 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 11963
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sag Harbor, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11963.
- Construction
Construction
78 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
58 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 11963?
52.5
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
13.4%
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?
$127,746
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$100,849
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11963 ranks among New York ZIPs
Sag Harbor, 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)
$127,746 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
6,403housing units
6,403
Total Housing Units
3,613
Occupied Units
2,790
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,208,000
Median Home Value
+219% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11963 vs 11964 →
ZIP 11963 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
- 11963
Sag Harbor (11963)
6,622 residents
- 11944 4,299
Greenport (11944)
4,299 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
- 11939 926
East Marion (11939)
926 residents
- 11965 534
Shelter Island Heights (11965)
534 residents
- 11962 494
Sagaponack (11962)
494 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11963 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11963 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11976
Water Mill (11976)
$180,250 median income
- 11932
Bridgehampton (11932)
$173,672 median income
- 11964
Shelter Island (11964)
$134,620 median income
- 11975
Wainscott (11975)
$131,042 median income
- 11956
New Suffolk (11956)
$130,875 median income
- 11937
East Hampton (11937)
$129,883 median income
- 11963
Sag Harbor (11963)
$127,746 median income
- 11939
East Marion (11939)
$102,500 median income
- 11944
Greenport (11944)
$85,298 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11963, 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 (6,622 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 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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