ZIP Code 11970

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South Jamesport · Suffolk County · New York

Population
522

359/sq mi

Median home value
$779,900

▲ 180% vs US

higher than 95% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
62.3%

Median age 76

Land area
1.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11970 in South Jamesport, New York has a population of 522. Median home value is $779,900, 180% above the US average. 62.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11970 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.5 square miles in South Jamesport, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 522 residents, producing a population density of 359 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 11970 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11970 sits at , while per-capita income is $116,055. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $779,900 (106% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11970 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 76, 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 11970 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 →

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 11970, South Jamesport, 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

522

Population

1.5

Area (sq mi)

359

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11970?

76.0

Median Age

56.7%

Male

43.3%

Female

17.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%

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?

$116,055

Per Capita Income

0.0%

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 73.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.3%

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

What does housing look like?

304

Total Housing Units

199

Occupied Units

105

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$779,900

Median Home Value

+106% vs state

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 11970, employing approximately 28 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,441,000.

10

Businesses

28

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 30.0%

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 11970 vs 11947 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
11947 Jamesport, NY 416 1.1 mi
11931 Aquebogue, NY 151 1.9 mi
11948 Laurel, NY 1,123 2.1 mi
11901 Riverhead, NY 27,172 3.8 mi
11952 Mattituck, NY 4,637 4.4 mi
11942 East Quogue, NY 4,603 6.0 mi
11946 Hampton Bays, NY 14,068 5.0 mi
11959 Quogue, NY 939 8.2 mi
11956 New Suffolk, NY 349 6.4 mi
11935 Cutchogue, NY 3,304 7.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11970 in?
ZIP code 11970 (South Jamesport) 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 11970?
ZIP code 11970 in South Jamesport, NY has a population of 522 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11970?
The median home value in ZIP 11970 is $779,900, which is 180% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11970?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11970 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11970?
ZIP code 11970 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 28 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11970?
In ZIP code 11970, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for South Jamesport, 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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