ZIP Code 11975
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Wainscott · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 408
- Median income
- $131,042
- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Bachelor's or higher
- 64.8%
- Land area
- 7.4 sq mi
55/sq mi
▲ 72% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 619% vs US
higher than 100% of US ZIPs
Median age 58.3
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11975?
58.3
Median Age
60.2%
Male
39.8%
Female
3.1%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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