Shelter Island Heights, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11965
Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 534
- 73/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $1,113,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shelter Island Heights pairs top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 73
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11965 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11965 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shelter Island Heights, Suffolk County, New York, home to just 534 residents across 7.3 square miles, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 11965, but per-capita income is $107,595. The poverty rate is 22.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,113,600 (194% above the average New York ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 83.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11965 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 11965
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shelter Island Heights, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
710housing units
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 ZIP avg
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 11965 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11963
Sag Harbor (11963)
6,622 residents
- 11971
Southold (11971)
5,818 residents
- 11944
Greenport (11944)
4,299 residents
- 11935
Cutchogue (11935)
3,304 residents
- 11964 1,858
Shelter Island (11964)
1,858 residents
- 11932 1,398
Bridgehampton (11932)
1,398 residents
- 11939 926
East Marion (11939)
926 residents
- 11957 743
Orient (11957)
743 residents
- 11958 635
Peconic (11958)
635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11965 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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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