Speonk, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11972
Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,321
- 212/sq mi High-density area
- $838,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Speonk pairs top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 212
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11972 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11972 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Speonk, Suffolk County, New York, home to just 1,321 residents across 6.2 square miles, a density of 212 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 11972, but per-capita income is $81,313. The poverty rate is 1.8%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $838,100 (122% above the average New York ZIP); 50.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11972 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 11972
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Speonk, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11972.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 9
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 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 11972, Speonk, 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
1,321
Population
6.2
Area (sq mi)
212
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11972?
48.2
Median Age
31.1%
Male
68.9%
Female
5.4%
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?
$81,313
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
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
271housing units
271
Total Housing Units
156
Occupied Units
115
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$838,100
Median Home Value
+122% vs state ZIP avg
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 84 business establishments in ZIP 11972, employing approximately 680 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,733,000.
84
Businesses
680
Employees
$39.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 25 | 29.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 13.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.6% |
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 11972 vs 11941 →
ZIP 11972 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11949
Manorville (11949)
14,573 residents
- 11934
Center Moriches (11934)
7,263 residents
- 11933
Calverton (11933)
6,844 residents
- 11940 5,210
East Moriches (11940)
5,210 residents
- 11955 3,285
Moriches (11955)
3,285 residents
- 11978 3,255
Westhampton Beach (11978)
3,255 residents
- 11977 2,467
Westhampton (11977)
2,467 residents
- 11941 1,986
Eastport (11941)
1,986 residents
- 11972 1,321
Speonk (11972)
1,321 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11972 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11941 | Eastport, NY | 1,986 | 1.2 mi |
| 11960 | Remsenburg, NY | 1,084 | 1.7 mi |
| 11977 | Westhampton, NY | 2,467 | 1.5 mi |
| 11978 | Westhampton Beach, NY | 3,255 | 3.1 mi |
| 11940 | East Moriches, NY | 5,210 | 3.1 mi |
| 11959 | Quogue, NY | 939 | 5.6 mi |
| 11934 | Center Moriches, NY | 7,263 | 5.1 mi |
| 11949 | Manorville, NY | 14,573 | 5.4 mi |
| 11955 | Moriches, NY | 3,285 | 6.2 mi |
| 11933 | Calverton, NY | 6,844 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11972, 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 (1,321 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 11972 in?
ZIP code 11972 (Speonk) 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 11972?
ZIP code 11972 in Speonk, NY has a population of 1,321 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11972?
The median home value in ZIP 11972 is $838,100, which is 201% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11972?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11972 is White at 99.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11972?
ZIP code 11972 has 84 business establishments employing approximately 680 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11972?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11972 are: Construction (25), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11972?
In ZIP code 11972, 93.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11972?
In ZIP code 11972, approximately 50.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11972?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11972 is 1.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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