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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
$111,617
Median income
$419,100
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $49,353. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.4%. The typical home here is valued at $419,100 (11% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,998 monthly, and 92.5% of units 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11967 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 11967?

40.9

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

14.3%

Foreign-Born

White 65.4%
African American 8.3%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%

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

$49,353

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

34.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11967 ranks nationally

Shirley, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$111,617 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,838

Total Housing Units

8,517

Occupied Units

321

Vacant Units

3.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.5%
Renter 7.5%

$419,100

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11967 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11967 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.