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Suffolk County
Remsenburg, NY
11960
11960 ZIP Code — Remsenburg, NY
Suffolk County, New York
ZIP code 11960 is located in
Remsenburg ,
New York ,
within Suffolk County .
It covers approximately 1.99 square miles and serves a population of
962 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 631 .
About ZIP code 11960
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,091,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($173,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 55% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 11960 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
962
Population density
483 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
103
Geography
Land area
1.99 sq mi
Water area
0.07 sq mi
Latitude
40.8079
Longitude
-72.7051
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
631
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
16.2%
22.6%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
24.3%
24.7%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
34.1%
34.6%
24.4%
Over $200k
25.4%
18.0%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$173,750
Median household income
$127,448
Per capita income
$1,091,400
Median home value
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 155 16.1% 18 and over 807 83.9% 65 and over 358 37.2% Median age 53.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
16.2%
22.6%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
24.3%
24.7%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
34.1%
34.6%
24.4%
Over $200k
25.4%
18.0%
11.5%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 7.4% $25k–$35k 1.9% $35k–$50k 5.6% $50k–$75k 7.2% $75k–$100k 9.8% $100k–$150k 5.1% $150k–$200k 21.4% $200k+ 41.6% Median income $173,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $1,091,400 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 97.0% Renter occupied 3.0% Vacant 60.9% Single-family detached 95.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 7.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.17
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 7.4% 1990–1999 25.3% 1980–1989 10.6% 1970–1979 20.5% 1960–1969 2.3% 1950–1959 12.4% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 17.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.6% 1 bedroom 1.2% 2 bedrooms 7.5% 3 bedrooms 32.8% 4 bedrooms 32.6% 5+ bedrooms 25.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 14.2% 2 vehicles 58.4% 3 or more 27.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.0% Electricity 14.9% Propane / LP gas 6.7% Fuel oil 67.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 291 67.7% Cohabiting couple 11 2.6% Male householder, no spouse 75 17.4% Female householder, no spouse 53 12.3% Households with children under 18 97 22.6% Households with seniors (65+) 223 51.9% Average household size 2.24
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.6% 12.8% Married 70.7% 76.8% Separated 3.5% 0.0% Widowed 2.4% 8.4% Divorced 2.8% 2.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
7.9%
Graduate / professional
24.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.6% Bachelor's or higher 60.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 25 15.8% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 55 34.8% High school 66 41.8% College / grad school 12 7.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
27.0%
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Public administration
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 53.6% Service 8.2% Sales & office 21.7% Natural resources & construction 4.7% Production & transportation 11.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.2% Government 13.1% Self-employed 5.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.4% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 5.1% Walk 0.0% Work from home 15.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 32.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 54.9% Retirement income 36.0% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 26.2% High blood pressure 32.3% High cholesterol 35.0% Diabetes 8.9% Heart disease 6.4% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 23.8% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 6.0% Cancer 8.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 12.0% Binge drinking 16.1% No physical activity 19.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.4% Depression 16.2% Fair or poor health 9.7% Poor mental health 11.5% Poor physical health 8.5% No health insurance 7.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.2% Visited dentist 74.3% Cholesterol screening 95.0% Teeth loss 8.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 27 3.3%
Disability % Any disability 4.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 4.0% 65 and over 5.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 95.6% Public insurance 38.8% No insurance 2.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 942 97.9% Spanish 27 2.9% Other Indo-European 27 2.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 904 94.0% Born in same state 893 92.8% Born in different state 802 83.4% Foreign born 11 1.1% Naturalized citizen 58 6.0% Not a US citizen 31 53.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 255 26.5% French 105 10.9%
Ancestry Count % English 58 6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.7% Internet access 89.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11960
What city is ZIP code 11960 in?
ZIP code 11960 is primarily assigned to Remsenburg, New York.
What county is ZIP code 11960 in?
ZIP code 11960 falls within Suffolk County, New York.
Does ZIP code 11960 have an older population?
37% of residents in ZIP code 11960 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 11960 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 11960 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 11960 have a large retiree population?
55% of households in ZIP code 11960 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 11960?
61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What timezone is ZIP code 11960 in?
ZIP code 11960 observes the EST timezone.
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