Westhampton, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11977
Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,467
- 166/sq mi High-density area
- $151,375
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,077,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Westhampton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 166
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11977 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11977 covers 14.8 square miles in Westhampton, Suffolk County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,467 residents on file, a density of 166 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11977 skews affluent, with a median household income of $151,375 (64% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,498. The poverty rate is 5.4%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,077,200 (185% above the average New York ZIP), while 94.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,886.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 11977 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 11977
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westhampton, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$69,498
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 11977 ranks among New York ZIPs
Westhampton, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$151,375 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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
1,619housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 11977 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11901
Riverhead (11901)
27,172 residents
- 11934 7,263
Center Moriches (11934)
7,263 residents
- 11940 5,210
East Moriches (11940)
5,210 residents
- 11942 4,603
East Quogue (11942)
4,603 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 11977 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11977 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11960
Remsenburg (11960)
$240,313 median income
- 11934
Center Moriches (11934)
$170,801 median income
- 11977
Westhampton (11977)
$151,375 median income
- 11940
East Moriches (11940)
$138,639 median income
- 11978
Westhampton Beach (11978)
$125,179 median income
- 11941
Eastport (11941)
$123,750 median income
- 11942 $93,710
East Quogue (11942)
$93,710 median income
- 11959 $88,542
Quogue (11959)
$88,542 median income
- 11901 $85,061
Riverhead (11901)
$85,061 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11977 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11977, 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 (2,467 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 11977 in?
ZIP code 11977 (Westhampton) 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 11977?
ZIP code 11977 in Westhampton, NY has a population of 2,467 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11977?
The median household income in ZIP 11977 is $151,375, which is 98% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11977?
The median home value in ZIP 11977 is $1,077,200, which is 287% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11977?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11977 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11977?
ZIP code 11977 has 110 business establishments employing approximately 665 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11977?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11977 are: Construction (30), Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (15). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11977?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11977 increased by 7.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11977?
In ZIP code 11977, 77.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.7% 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 11977?
In ZIP code 11977, approximately 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11977?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11977 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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