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Suffolk County
Sagaponack, NY
11962
11962 ZIP Code — Sagaponack, NY
Suffolk County, New York
ZIP code 11962 is located in
Sagaponack ,
New York ,
within Suffolk County .
It covers approximately 5.87 square miles and serves a population of
344 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 631 .
About ZIP code 11962
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $2,000,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($86,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 34% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 11962 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
344
Population density
59 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
103
Geography
Land area
5.87 sq mi
Water area
1.77 sq mi
Latitude
40.9380
Longitude
-72.2709
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
631
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.8%
22.6%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
15.6%
24.7%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
17.2%
34.6%
24.4%
Over $200k
25.4%
18.0%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$86,375
Median household income
$147,499
Per capita income
$2,000,000
Median home value
59.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 53 15.4% 18 and over 291 84.6% 65 and over 141 41.0% Median age 60.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
14.2%
Group Count % White 291 84.6% Black or African American 49 14.2% Asian 4 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.8%
22.6%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
15.6%
24.7%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
17.2%
34.6%
24.4%
Over $200k
25.4%
18.0%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.3% $15k–$25k 7.5% $25k–$35k 1.9% $35k–$50k 13.0% $50k–$75k 14.9% $75k–$100k 12.4% $100k–$150k 16.1% $200k+ 29.8% Median income $86,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $2,000,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 88.2% Renter occupied 11.8% Vacant 82.3% Single-family detached 96.3% Large apartment buildings 1.2% Mobile homes 2.5% Median rooms 7.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.76
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.7% 2010–2019 9.0% 2000–2009 5.2% 1990–1999 23.4% 1980–1989 30.8% 1970–1979 10.4% 1960–1969 2.6% 1950–1959 1.1% 1940–1949 1.3% 1939 or earlier 15.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.2% 2 bedrooms 7.1% 3 bedrooms 30.3% 4 bedrooms 41.8% 5+ bedrooms 19.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.8% 1 vehicle 28.0% 2 vehicles 54.0% 3 or more 11.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 14.3% Electricity 1.9% Propane / LP gas 31.7% Fuel oil 46.0% Solar 6.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 56 34.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 44 27.3% Female householder, no spouse 61 37.9% Households with children under 18 31 19.3% Households with seniors (65+) 95 59.0% Average household size 2.14
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.7% 28.8% Married 46.5% 38.2% Separated 0.0% 4.7% Widowed 23.3% 20.0% Divorced 1.6% 8.2%
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.8%
Some college, no degree
5.2%
Graduate / professional
26.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.2% Bachelor's or higher 59.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 45 64.3% High school 8 11.4% College / grad school 17 24.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
43.3%
Finance & real estate
29.1%
Professional & management
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 49.6% Service 24.4% Sales & office 26.0% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.5% Government 7.1% Self-employed 13.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 66.1% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 33.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.7% Retirement income 44.7% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 14.3% Food stamps / SNAP 14.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 26.4% High blood pressure 33.2% High cholesterol 35.1% Diabetes 9.3% Heart disease 6.9% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 24.1% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 6.3% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 12.7% Binge drinking 15.3% No physical activity 21.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.6% Depression 16.2% Fair or poor health 10.8% Poor mental health 11.6% Poor physical health 9.0% No health insurance 7.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.4% Visited dentist 72.4% Cholesterol screening 94.8% Teeth loss 10.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 15 5.2%
Disability % Any disability 14.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 14.7% 65 and over 20.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.1% Public insurance 70.1% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 344 100.0% Spanish 47 13.7% Other Indo-European 47 13.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 238 69.2% Born in same state 234 68.0% Born in different state 174 50.6% Foreign born 4 1.2% Naturalized citizen 106 30.8% Not a US citizen 50 47.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 39 11.3% Italian 16 4.7% Norwegian 6 1.7%
Ancestry Count % Irish 5 1.5% Polish 4 1.2% Arab 4 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.8% Internet access 90.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11962
What city is ZIP code 11962 in?
ZIP code 11962 is primarily assigned to Sagaponack, New York.
What county is ZIP code 11962 in?
ZIP code 11962 falls within Suffolk County, New York.
Does ZIP code 11962 have an older population?
41% of residents in ZIP code 11962 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 11962?
60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 11962 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 11962 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 11962 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 11962 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 11962 in?
ZIP code 11962 observes the EST timezone.
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