ZIP Code 11965
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Shelter Island Heights · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 534
- Median home value
- $1,113,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 83.8%
- Land area
- 7.3 sq mi
73/sq mi
▲ 300% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 61.6
New York
ZIP code 11965 in Shelter Island Heights, New York has a population of 534. Median home value is $1,113,600, 300% above the US average. 83.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11965 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.3 square miles in Shelter Island Heights, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 534 residents, producing a population density of 73 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 11965 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11965 sits at —, while per-capita income is $107,595. The poverty rate stands at 22.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $1,113,600 (194% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11965 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 83.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.6, 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 11965 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 11965
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11965.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 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 11965, Shelter Island Heights, 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
534
Population
7.3
Area (sq mi)
73
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11965?
61.6
Median Age
26.0%
Male
74.0%
Female
21.5%
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?
$107,595
Per Capita Income
22.3%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
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?
710
Total Housing Units
249
Occupied Units
461
Vacant Units
1.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,113,600
Median Home Value
+194% vs state
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 11965, employing approximately 326 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,911,000.
51
Businesses
326
Employees
$26.9M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 15.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 15.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 13.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.9% |
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 11965 vs 11944 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11944 | Greenport, NY | 4,299 | 1.8 mi |
| 11964 | Shelter Island, NY | 1,858 | 2.3 mi |
| 11939 | East Marion, NY | 926 | 3.5 mi |
| 11971 | Southold, NY | 5,818 | 4.0 mi |
| 11963 | Sag Harbor, NY | 6,622 | 6.0 mi |
| 11958 | Peconic, NY | 635 | 6.4 mi |
| 11957 | Orient, NY | 743 | 6.8 mi |
| 11932 | Bridgehampton, NY | 1,398 | 9.9 mi |
| 11935 | Cutchogue, NY | 3,304 | 8.2 mi |
| 11956 | New Suffolk, NY | 349 | 9.0 mi |
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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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