Shirley, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11967
Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,583
- 906/sq mi High-density area
- $111,617
- Median income Above-median income area
- $419,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shirley pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 906
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11967 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11967 (Shirley, NY) rose +16.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 328.3 in 2023 to 383.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11967 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shirley, Suffolk County, New York, with 26,583 residents across 29.3 square miles, a density of 906 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11967 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,617 (21% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,353. The poverty rate is 6.4%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $419,100 (11% above the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,998; 92.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11967 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 11967
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shirley, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11967.
- Construction
Construction
156 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 62
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 58
Accommodation and food services
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 47
Other services (except public administration)
47 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 11967, Shirley, 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
26,583
Population
29.3
Area (sq mi)
906
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11967?
40.9
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
14.3%
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?
$111,617
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$49,353
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
34.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11967 ranks among New York ZIPs
Shirley, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$111,617 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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
8,838housing units
8,838
Total Housing Units
8,517
Occupied Units
321
Vacant Units
3.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$419,100
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,998
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+16.8%
YoY Change (2024)
383
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+283%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11967 have increased 16.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +283% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.7% | 226 |
| 2021 | +17.4% | 266 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 299 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 328 |
| 2024 | +16.8% | 383 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 581 business establishments in ZIP 11967, employing approximately 5,900 people with a combined annual payroll of $371,854,000.
581
Businesses
5,900
Employees
$371.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 156 | 26.9% |
| Retail trade | 90 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 58 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 2.4% |
| Information | 6 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.9% |
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 11967 vs 11950 →
ZIP 11967 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11967
Shirley (11967)
26,583 residents
- 11950
Mastic (11950)
16,268 residents
- 11951
Mastic Beach (11951)
13,680 residents
- 11961
Ridge (11961)
12,834 residents
- 11713 10,401
Bellport (11713)
10,401 residents
- 11934 7,263
Center Moriches (11934)
7,263 residents
- 11940 5,210
East Moriches (11940)
5,210 residents
- 11980 4,990
Yaphank (11980)
4,990 residents
- 11719 3,589
Brookhaven (11719)
3,589 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11967 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11967 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11934
Center Moriches (11934)
$170,801 median income
- 11940
East Moriches (11940)
$138,639 median income
- 11719
Brookhaven (11719)
$126,250 median income
- 11967
Shirley (11967)
$111,617 median income
- 11951
Mastic Beach (11951)
$110,862 median income
- 11713
Bellport (11713)
$108,173 median income
- 11980
Yaphank (11980)
$102,600 median income
- 11950
Mastic (11950)
$97,661 median income
- 11955
Moriches (11955)
$79,844 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11967 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11950 | Mastic, NY | 16,268 | 1.7 mi |
| 11719 | Brookhaven, NY | 3,589 | 2.1 mi |
| 11955 | Moriches, NY | 3,285 | 3.0 mi |
| 11951 | Mastic Beach, NY | 13,680 | 3.2 mi |
| 11973 | Upton, NY | 9 | 5.0 mi |
| 11980 | Yaphank, NY | 4,990 | 3.5 mi |
| 11934 | Center Moriches, NY | 7,263 | 4.3 mi |
| 11713 | Bellport, NY | 10,401 | 3.8 mi |
| 11961 | Ridge, NY | 12,834 | 7.5 mi |
| 11940 | East Moriches, NY | 5,210 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11967, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (26,583 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 11967 in?
ZIP code 11967 (Shirley) 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 11967?
ZIP code 11967 in Shirley, NY has a population of 26,583 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11967?
The median household income in ZIP 11967 is $111,617, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11967?
The median home value in ZIP 11967 is $419,100, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11967?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11967 is White at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11967?
ZIP code 11967 has 581 business establishments employing approximately 5,900 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11967?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11967 are: Construction (156), Retail trade (90), Health care and social assistance (62). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11967?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11967 increased by 16.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 283%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11967?
In ZIP code 11967, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 11967?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11967 is 34.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11967?
In ZIP code 11967, approximately 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11967?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11967 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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