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Suffolk County
Quogue, NY
11959
11959 ZIP Code — Quogue, NY
Suffolk County, New York
ZIP code 11959 is located in
Quogue ,
New York ,
within Suffolk County .
It covers approximately 6.12 square miles and serves a population of
632 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 631 .
About ZIP code 11959
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,581,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 11959 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
632
Population density
103 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
103
Geography
Land area
6.12 sq mi
Water area
0.81 sq mi
Latitude
40.8275
Longitude
-72.6006
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
631
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
24.6%
22.6%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
17.9%
24.7%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
36.5%
34.6%
24.4%
Over $200k
21.0%
18.0%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
$1,581,300
Median home value
$2,820
Median monthly rent
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 148 23.4% 18 and over 484 76.6% 65 and over 201 31.8% Median age 53.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.3%
Group Count % White 482 64.3% Two or more races 133 17.7% Hispanic or Latino 118 15.7% Black or African American 17 2.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
24.6%
22.6%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
17.9%
24.7%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
36.5%
34.6%
24.4%
Over $200k
21.0%
18.0%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 19.7% $25k–$35k 8.4% $35k–$50k 6.0% $75k–$100k 19.3% $100k–$150k 1.6% $150k–$200k 28.9% $200k+ 16.1% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $1,581,300 Median rent / month $2,820 Owner occupied 73.9% Renter occupied 26.1% Vacant 82.4% Single-family detached 97.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.6% Median rooms 6.6 Avg household size (owned) 1.89
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.4% 2000–2009 11.9% 1990–1999 19.0% 1980–1989 9.8% 1970–1979 6.9% 1960–1969 9.6% 1950–1959 20.6% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 17.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.6% 1 bedroom 0.6% 2 bedrooms 18.8% 3 bedrooms 29.1% 4 bedrooms 28.3% 5+ bedrooms 17.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.6% 1 vehicle 33.3% 2 vehicles 32.1% 3 or more 28.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 10.4% Propane / LP gas 5.2% Fuel oil 78.3% Wood 6.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 149 59.8% Cohabiting couple 21 8.4% Male householder, no spouse 7 2.8% Female householder, no spouse 72 28.9% Households with children under 18 76 30.5% Households with seniors (65+) 121 48.6% Average household size 2.51
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.7% 24.1% Married 65.3% 55.0% Separated 0.0% 7.8% Widowed 0.0% 13.1% Divorced 0.0% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
11.9%
Graduate / professional
11.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.2% Bachelor's or higher 35.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 69 49.6% High school 37 26.6% College / grad school 33 23.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
18.7%
Education & healthcare
18.4%
Public administration
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.9% Service 24.8% Sales & office 26.7% Natural resources & construction 7.4% Production & transportation 1.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.7% Government 11.3% Self-employed 8.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.5% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 1.2% Walk 0.0% Work from home 23.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
76.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.2% Retirement income 24.5% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 27.2% High blood pressure 34.6% High cholesterol 35.0% Diabetes 9.9% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 25.7% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 6.9% Cancer 9.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 13.2% Binge drinking 14.8% No physical activity 22.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.1% Depression 16.6% Fair or poor health 11.5% Poor mental health 11.9% Poor physical health 9.6% No health insurance 8.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.9% Visited dentist 71.7% Cholesterol screening 94.9% Teeth loss 10.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 23 4.8%
Disability % Any disability 8.2% Under 18 7.4% 18–64 years 1.8% 65 and over 17.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.8% Public insurance 34.0% No insurance 22.2% Uninsured under 19 49.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 590 93.4% Spanish 68 11.5% Other Indo-European 68 11.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 528 83.5% Born in same state 500 79.1% Born in different state 425 67.2% Foreign born 28 4.4% Naturalized citizen 104 16.5% Not a US citizen 44 42.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 135 21.4% French 84 13.3% English 63 10%
Ancestry Count % Polish 42 6.6% Irish 7 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.4% Internet access 94.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11959
What city is ZIP code 11959 in?
ZIP code 11959 is primarily assigned to Quogue, New York.
What county is ZIP code 11959 in?
ZIP code 11959 falls within Suffolk County, New York.
Does ZIP code 11959 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 11959 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11959?
31% of residents in ZIP code 11959 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 11959 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 11959 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11959?
The median home value in ZIP code 11959 is $1,581,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 11959 in?
ZIP code 11959 observes the EST timezone.
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