ZIP Code 11977
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Westhampton · Suffolk County · New York
- Population
- 2,467
- Median income
- $151,375
- Median home value
- $1,077,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.7%
- Land area
- 14.8 sq mi
166/sq mi
▲ 98% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 287% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 60.1
New York
ZIP code 11977 in Westhampton, New York has a population of 2,467. The median household income is $151,375, which is 98% above the national average. Median home value is $1,077,200, 287% above the US average. 57.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11977 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.8 square miles in Westhampton, Suffolk County, New York. The area is home to 2,467 residents, producing a population density of 166 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 11977 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11977 sits at $151,375 (64% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $69,498. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $1,077,200 (185% above the state average) with median rent at $1,886 per month, and 94.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11977 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.1, 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 11977 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 11977
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11977.
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 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 11977, Westhampton, 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
2,467
Population
14.8
Area (sq mi)
166
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11977?
60.1
Median Age
43.3%
Male
56.7%
Female
9.6%
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?
$151,375
Median Household Income
+64% vs state
$69,498
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
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?
1,619
Total Housing Units
1,041
Occupied Units
578
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,077,200
Median Home Value
+185% vs state
$1,886
Median Rent
1985
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
+7.8%
YoY Change (2022)
309
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+209%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11977 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +3.5% | 228 |
| 2019 | +4.8% | 239 |
| 2020 | +8.5% | 260 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 287 |
| 2022 | +7.8% | 309 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 110 business establishments in ZIP 11977, employing approximately 665 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,783,000.
110
Businesses
665
Employees
$44.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 30 | 27.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 15.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 8.2% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 5.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 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 11977 vs 11978 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11978 | Westhampton Beach, NY | 3,255 | 1.7 mi |
| 11972 | Speonk, NY | 1,321 | 1.5 mi |
| 11960 | Remsenburg, NY | 1,084 | 1.9 mi |
| 11941 | Eastport, NY | 1,986 | 2.6 mi |
| 11959 | Quogue, NY | 939 | 4.1 mi |
| 11940 | East Moriches, NY | 5,210 | 4.2 mi |
| 11942 | East Quogue, NY | 4,603 | 5.2 mi |
| 11901 | Riverhead, NY | 27,172 | 6.8 mi |
| 11934 | Center Moriches, NY | 7,263 | 6.3 mi |
| 11955 | Moriches, NY | 3,285 | 7.5 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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