ZIP Code 11975

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Wainscott · Suffolk County · New York

Population
408

55/sq mi

Median income
$131,042

▲ 72% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$2,000,001

▲ 619% vs US

higher than 100% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
64.8%

Median age 58.3

Land area
7.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11975 in Wainscott, New York has a population of 408. The median household income is $131,042, which is 72% above the national average. Median home value is $2,000,001, 619% above the US average. 64.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11975 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.4 square miles in Wainscott, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 408 residents, producing a population density of 55 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 11975 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11975 sits at $131,042 (42% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $81,583. The poverty rate stands at 22.4% and the unemployment rate at 12.7%. On housing, the median home value is $2,000,001 (429% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11975 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11975 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 11975

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11975.

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 11975, Wainscott, 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

408

Population

7.4

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11975?

58.3

Median Age

60.2%

Male

39.8%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$131,042

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$81,583

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.8%

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

What does housing look like?

694

Total Housing Units

224

Occupied Units

470

Vacant Units

1.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$2,000,001

Median Home Value

+429% vs state

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 92 business establishments in ZIP 11975, employing approximately 639 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,039,000.

92

Businesses

639

Employees

$39.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 18.5%
Construction 15 16.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 10.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 8 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 5 5.4%
Other services (except public administration) 5 5.4%
Manufacturing 3 3.3%
Wholesale trade 3 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.3%

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 11975 vs 11962 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
11962 Sagaponack, NY 494 1.6 mi
11932 Bridgehampton, NY 1,398 3.3 mi
11937 East Hampton, NY 15,398 5.1 mi
11976 Water Mill, NY 1,565 5.5 mi
11963 Sag Harbor, NY 6,622 5.3 mi
11964 Shelter Island, NY 1,858 8.7 mi
11930 Amagansett, NY 1,343 8.1 mi
11965 Shelter Island Heights, NY 534 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11975 in?
ZIP code 11975 (Wainscott) 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 11975?
ZIP code 11975 in Wainscott, NY has a population of 408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11975?
The median household income in ZIP 11975 is $131,042, which is 72% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11975?
The median home value in ZIP 11975 is $2,000,001, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11975?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11975 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11975?
ZIP code 11975 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 639 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11975?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11975 are: Retail trade (17), Construction (15), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11975?
In ZIP code 11975, 85.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.8% 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 11975?
In ZIP code 11975, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11975?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11975 is 22.4% 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 Wainscott, 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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