ZIP Code 11964

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Shelter Island · Suffolk County · New York

Population
1,858

77/sq mi

Median income
$134,620

▲ 76% vs US

higher than 94% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$1,078,500

▲ 288% vs US

higher than 98% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
60.9%

Median age 43.6

Land area
24.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11964 in Shelter Island, New York has a population of 1,858. The median household income is $134,620, which is 76% above the national average. Median home value is $1,078,500, 288% above the US average. 60.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11964 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.3 square miles in Shelter Island, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 1,858 residents, producing a population density of 77 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 11964 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11964 sits at $134,620 (46% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $59,721. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.4%. On housing, the median home value is $1,078,500 (185% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11964 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11964 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 11964

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11964.

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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 11964, Shelter Island, 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

1,858

Population

24.3

Area (sq mi)

77

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11964?

43.6

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

12.3%

Foreign-Born

White 66.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 16.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%

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?

$134,620

Median Household Income

+46% vs state

$59,721

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,685

Total Housing Units

1,087

Occupied Units

1,598

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.3%
Renter 6.7%

$1,078,500

Median Home Value

+185% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 97 business establishments in ZIP 11964, employing approximately 466 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,425,000.

97

Businesses

466

Employees

$36.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 21 21.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 11 11.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 10.3%
Retail trade 9 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 6.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 5.2%
Finance and insurance 4 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.1%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.1%
Manufacturing 3 3.1%

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 11964 vs 11965 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
11965 Shelter Island Heights, NY 534 2.3 mi
11963 Sag Harbor, NY 6,622 4.2 mi
11939 East Marion, NY 926 5.2 mi
11944 Greenport, NY 4,299 4.1 mi
11971 Southold, NY 5,818 5.5 mi
11932 Bridgehampton, NY 1,398 8.0 mi
11957 Orient, NY 743 7.2 mi
11976 Water Mill, NY 1,565 8.9 mi
11958 Peconic, NY 635 7.4 mi
11962 Sagaponack, NY 494 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11964 in?
ZIP code 11964 (Shelter Island) 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 11964?
ZIP code 11964 in Shelter Island, NY has a population of 1,858 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11964?
The median household income in ZIP 11964 is $134,620, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11964?
The median home value in ZIP 11964 is $1,078,500, which is 288% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11964?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11964 is White at 66.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11964?
ZIP code 11964 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 466 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11964?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11964 are: Construction (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11964?
In ZIP code 11964, 76.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.9% 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 11964?
In ZIP code 11964, approximately 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11964?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11964 is 3.8% 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 Shelter Island, 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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