11937 ZIP Code — East Hampton, NY

Suffolk County, New York

ZIP code 11937 is located in East Hampton, New York, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 37.09 square miles and serves a population of 21,040 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 631.

About ZIP code 11937

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $940,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($114,290) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 11937 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

21,040

population

37.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11937 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11937

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11937. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Hampton	Acceptable
East Hampton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11963 Sag Harbor (9.2 mi) 11957 Orient (10 mi) 11954 Montauk (10.2 mi) 11976 Water Mill (11.7 mi) 11939 East Marion (12 mi) 11944 Greenport (12.9 mi) 11971 Southold (14.5 mi) 11968 Southampton (15.9 mi) 11958 Peconic (16.7 mi) 11935 Cutchogue (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	21,040
Population density	567 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	37.09 sq mi
Water area	14.22 sq mi
Latitude	41.0230
Longitude	-72.1511
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	631

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.8%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	26.4%	18.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

21,040

Population

567

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$114,290

Median household income

$72,406

Per capita income

$940,700

Median home value

$2,483

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

12,485

Housing units

53.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

610

Under 5

718

508

5–9

599

508

10–14

599

467

15–19

550

475

20–24

560

1,001

25–34

1,179

1,264

35–44

1,489

1,167

45–54

1,375

825

55–59

971

796

60–64

937

1,234

65–74

1,453

605

75–84

712

201

85+

237

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,047	19.2%
18 and over	16,993	80.8%
65 and over	4,442	21.1%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.9%

Hispanic or Latino 20%

Two or more races 15.1%

Other race 6.6%

Black or African American 2.6%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	14,176	53.9%
Hispanic or Latino	5,263	20%
Two or more races	3,977	15.1%
Other race	1,724	6.6%
Black or African American	672	2.6%
Asian	371	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	120	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.8%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	26.4%	18.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 27.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	27.2%
Median income	$114,290

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k–$300k 2.0%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$500k–$1M 41.0%

$1M+ 43.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$940,700
Median rent / month	$2,483
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	41.2%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	11.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	16.3%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	23.1%
5+ bedrooms	10.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.5%
Electricity	8.5%
Propane / LP gas	22.9%
Fuel oil	50.7%
Wood	2.6%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,286	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	558	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,226	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	2,266	27.2%
Households with children under 18	2,147	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,111	37.3%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	26.7%
Married	58.1%	52.2%
Separated	0.5%	2.8%
Widowed	2.6%	6.6%
Divorced	9.8%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 20.4%

Some college, no degree 10.4%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 28.0%

Graduate / professional 25.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	53.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	157	4.2%
Kindergarten	168	4.5%
Elementary school	1,692	45.6%
High school	690	18.6%
College / grad school	1,004	27.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 21.6%

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Construction 11.4%

Finance & real estate 11.4%

Retail trade 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Other services 5.8%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.8%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	7.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.4%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	5.0%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	22.2%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 30.4%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 29.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.2%
High blood pressure	28.8%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	19.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.4%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	15.7%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	547	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.4%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	2.1%
65 and over	18.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.5%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,712	93.7%
Spanish	2,197	11.1%
Other Indo-European	2,099	10.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	52	0.3%
Other languages	37	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,375	73.1%
Born in same state	15,106	71.8%
Born in different state	11,813	56.1%
Foreign born	269	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	5,665	26.9%
Not a US citizen	2,870	50.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,667	12.7%
French	1,616	7.7%
Arab	635	3%
English	253	1.2%
Irish	203	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	175	0.8%
Norwegian	76	0.4%
Dutch	53	0.3%
German	42	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	96.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11937

What city is ZIP code 11937 in?

ZIP code 11937 is primarily assigned to East Hampton, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11937 in?

ZIP code 11937 falls within Suffolk County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 11937?

54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11937?

The median home value in ZIP code 11937 is $940,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 11937?

The median household income in ZIP code 11937 is $114,290, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 11937?

ZIP code 11937 has an estimated population of 21,040 residents, with a density of 567 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 11937 in?

ZIP code 11937 observes the EST timezone.