ZIP Code 11976
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Water Mill · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 1,565
- Median income
- $180,250
- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Bachelor's or higher
- 73.0%
- Land area
- 31.8 sq mi
49/sq mi
▲ 136% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 619% vs US
higher than 100% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.3
New York
ZIP code 11976 in Water Mill, New York has a population of 1,565. The median household income is $180,250, which is 136% above the national average. Median home value is $2,000,001, 619% above the US average. 73.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11976 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.8 square miles in Water Mill, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 1,565 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 11976 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11976 sits at $180,250 (95% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $138,280. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $2,000,001 (429% above the state average) with median rent at $3,250 per month, and 93.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11976 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 73.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, 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 11976 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 11976
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11976.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 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 11976, Water Mill, 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
1,565
Population
31.8
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11976?
52.3
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
11.3%
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?
$180,250
Median Household Income
+95% vs state
$138,280
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
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?
2,699
Total Housing Units
1,315
Occupied Units
1,384
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,001
Median Home Value
+429% vs state
$3,250
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+14.9%
YoY Change (2021)
322
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+222%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11976 have increased 14.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | — | 260 |
| 2018 | — | 270 |
| 2020 | — | 280 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 322 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 170 business establishments in ZIP 11976, employing approximately 1,097 people with a combined annual payroll of $88,732,000.
170
Businesses
1,097
Employees
$88.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 16.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 15.9% |
| Construction | 24 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 8.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 5.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.8% |
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 11976 vs 11932 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11932 | Bridgehampton, NY | 1,398 | 2.2 mi |
| 11962 | Sagaponack, NY | 494 | 4.0 mi |
| 11968 | Southampton, NY | 11,593 | 3.7 mi |
| 11963 | Sag Harbor, NY | 6,622 | 4.8 mi |
| 11975 | Wainscott, NY | 408 | 5.5 mi |
| 11964 | Shelter Island, NY | 1,858 | 8.9 mi |
| 11956 | New Suffolk, NY | 349 | 7.3 mi |
| 11971 | Southold, NY | 5,818 | 10.0 mi |
| 11958 | Peconic, NY | 635 | 9.6 mi |
| 11935 | Cutchogue, NY | 3,304 | 9.7 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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