ZIP Code 11965

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Shelter Island Heights · Suffolk County · New York

Population
534

73/sq mi

Median home value
$1,113,600

▲ 300% vs US

higher than 98% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
83.8%

Median age 61.6

Land area
7.3 sq mi

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11965?

61.6

Median Age

26.0%

Male

74.0%

Female

21.5%

Foreign-Born

White 98.0%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 83.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 83.8%

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

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11965 in?
ZIP code 11965 (Shelter Island Heights) 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 11965?
ZIP code 11965 in Shelter Island Heights, NY has a population of 534 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11965?
The median home value in ZIP 11965 is $1,113,600, which is 300% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11965?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11965 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11965?
ZIP code 11965 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 326 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11965?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11965 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11965?
In ZIP code 11965, 83.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 83.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11965?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11965 is 22.3% 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 Heights, 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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