ZIP Code 11964
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Shelter Island · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 1,858
- Median income
- $134,620
- Median home value
- $1,078,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.9%
- Land area
- 24.3 sq mi
77/sq mi
▲ 76% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 288% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.6
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.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11964?
43.6
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
12.3%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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