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Yaphank, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11980

Suffolk County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,990
147/sq mi
$102,600
Median income
$450,100
Median home value
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Yaphank pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
147
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11980 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11980 covers 34.0 square miles in Yaphank, Suffolk County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,990 residents on file, a density of 147 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11980 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,600 (11% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $54,643. Local economic indicators show a 3.4% poverty rate alongside 1.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $450,100 (19% above the state average), median rent at $2,955 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 11980 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 11980

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yaphank, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11980.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11980, Yaphank, 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

4,990

Population

34.0

Area (sq mi)

147

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11980?

38.9

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 5.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$102,600

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$54,643

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11980 ranks nationally

Yaphank, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$102,600 Top 17% higher than 83% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,632

Total Housing Units

2,574

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$450,100

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$2,955

Median Rent

1992

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

315

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+215%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11980 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.5% 219
2021 +7.9% 236
2022 +29.3% 305
2023 +0.6% 307
2024 +2.4% 315

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 213 business establishments in ZIP 11980, employing approximately 4,113 people with a combined annual payroll of $305,536,000.

213

Businesses

4,113

Employees

$305.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 34 16.0%
Manufacturing 25 11.7%
Wholesale trade 25 11.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 8.4%
Retail trade 17 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 14 6.6%
Health care and social assistance 12 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 11 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.2%
Accommodation and food services 8 3.8%
Finance and insurance 4 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.4%
Information 3 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 11980 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11980 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11980 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 11980 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
11719 Brookhaven, NY 3,589 3.6 mi
11763 Medford, NY 28,506 3.2 mi
11973 Upton, NY 9 3.3 mi
11713 Bellport, NY 10,401 4.1 mi
11953 Middle Island, NY 13,553 4.0 mi
11967 Shirley, NY 26,583 3.5 mi
11950 Mastic, NY 16,268 4.2 mi
11961 Ridge, NY 12,834 5.3 mi
11778 Rocky Point, NY 12,709 7.7 mi
11738 Farmingville, NY 17,638 6.1 mi

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Pop: 67,094
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Pop: 62,543
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Pop: 44,837
11743 standard
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Pop: 42,230

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11980 in? ▼
ZIP code 11980 (Yaphank) 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 11980? ▼
ZIP code 11980 in Yaphank, NY has a population of 4,990 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11980? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11980 is $102,600, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11980? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11980 is $450,100, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11980? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11980 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11980? ▼
ZIP code 11980 has 213 business establishments employing approximately 4,113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11980? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11980 are: Construction (34), Manufacturing (25), Wholesale trade (25). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11980? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11980 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. 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 11980? ▼
In ZIP code 11980, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 11980? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11980 is 32.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11980? ▼
In ZIP code 11980, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11980? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11980 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.