11956 ZIP Code, New Suffolk, NY
11956 is a ZIP code in New Suffolk, New York in Suffolk County. It covers 1.3 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 11935, 11958 and 11952. 298 people live here in 141 households, fewer than in most New York ZIP codes. With about 235 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (95%). Median household income is $130,875, well above the New York median of $85,974; the median age is 62.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: New Suffolk, NY
- County: Suffolk County
- Land area: 1.3 sq mi
- Population: 298
- Median household income: $130,875
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 298 |
| Households | 141 |
| Median household income | $130,875 |
| Income per person | $74,297 |
| Median age | 62.5 |
| Homeowners | 95.0% |
| Median home value | $1,060,000 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 58.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 10.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 1.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.0% |
| Broadband internet | 95.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.1% |
| $10–15K | 2.1% |
| $15–25K | 1.4% |
| $25–35K | 8.5% |
| $35–50K | 7.8% |
| $50–75K | 8.5% |
| $75–100K | 2.8% |
| $100–150K | 27.0% |
| $150–200K | 9.9% |
| $200K+ | 29.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 3.0% |
| 10–19 | 7.3% |
| 20–24 | 5.4% |
| 25–34 | 8.7% |
| 35–44 | 1.7% |
| 45–54 | 5.0% |
| 55–64 | 24.5% |
| 65–74 | 22.1% |
| 75+ | 22.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.9% |
| Owned outright | 21.4% |
| Rented | 2.2% |
| Vacant | 52.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 99.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 11956
11 business establishments with 65 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 11935 — Cutchogue CDP, NY (2.2 mi)
- 11958 — Peconic CDP, NY (3.3 mi)
- 11952 — Mattituck CDP, NY (4 mi)
- 11948 — Laurel CDP, NY (4.6 mi)
- 11971 — Southold CDP, NY (5.6 mi)
- 11970 — Jamesport CDP, NY (6.2 mi)
- 11947 — Jamesport CDP, NY (6.6 mi)
- 11968 — North Sea CDP, NY (6.7 mi)
Areas that include 11956
- New Suffolk, NY ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Suffolk County ZIP codes — 108 ZIP codes
- New York ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 11956, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 11956 in?
- 11956 is a New Suffolk, NY mailing address. By land area, 44% lies inside New Suffolk; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 11956 in?
- 11956 is in Suffolk County.
- What is the population of 11956?
- About 298 people (±158), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 405.
- What is the median household income in 11956?
- $130,875 (±$34,112), compared with $85,974 for New York as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 11956?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 11956 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 11956?
- The closest, measured center to center: 11935 (2.2 mi, Cutchogue), 11958 (3.3 mi, Peconic), 11952 (4 mi, Mattituck), 11948 (4.6 mi, Laurel), 11971 (5.6 mi, Southold) and 11970 (6.2 mi, Jamesport).
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