ZIP Code 11967

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Shirley · Suffolk County · New York

Population
26,583

906/sq mi

Median income
$111,617

▲ 46% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$419,100

▲ 51% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.0%

Median age 40.9

Land area
29.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11967 in Shirley, New York has a population of 26,583. The median household income is $111,617, which is 46% above the national average. Median home value is $419,100, 51% above the US average. 20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11967 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.3 square miles in Shirley, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 26,583 residents, producing a population density of 906 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 11967 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11967 sits at $111,617 (21% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $49,353. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $419,100 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,998 per month, and 92.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11967 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 11967

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,583

Population

29.3

Area (sq mi)

906

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

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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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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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Official Data Resources for Shirley, 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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