11972 ZIP Code — Speonk, NY

Suffolk County, New York

ZIP code 11972 is located in Speonk, New York, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 0.80 square miles and serves a population of 413 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 631.

About ZIP code 11972

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 $569,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 37% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 11972 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

413

population

0.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11972 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11972

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City	Status
Speonk	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	413
Population density	516 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	0.80 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8181
Longitude	-72.7014
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	35.8%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	40.2%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.3%	18.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

413

Population

516

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

Median household income

$68,658

Per capita income

$569,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

49.7%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

190

Housing units

45.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

111

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	134	32.4%
18 and over	279	67.6%
65 and over	74	17.9%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Black or African American 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	409	98.6%
Black or African American	2	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.5%
Two or more races	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	40.2%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.3%	18.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 21.0%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$200k+ 51.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.0%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	6.1%
$200k+	51.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 38.9%

$500k–$1M 61.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$569,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	49.7%
Renter occupied	50.3%
Vacant	35.6%
Single-family detached	81.1%
Large apartment buildings	11.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	24.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	35.2%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	23.1%
4 bedrooms	54.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	50.3%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	18.2%
Fuel oil	81.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	24	13.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	33	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	124	68.5%
Households with children under 18	118	65.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	66	36.5%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	65.7%	18.0%
Married	34.3%	16.4%
Separated	0.0%	18.4%
Widowed	0.0%	4.4%
Divorced	0.0%	42.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 49.1%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 29.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	45.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	93	69.4%
High school	41	30.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.8%

Finance & real estate 29.1%

Professional & management 15.2%

Information 13.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	27.8%
Sales & office	43.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	29.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	37.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 30.6%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 36.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.2%
High blood pressure	26.2%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	7.2%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	18.2%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.8%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	8.8%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	7.6%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	72.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	8.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	31.3%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	5.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.0%
Public insurance	31.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	413	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	369	89.3%
Born in same state	369	89.3%
Born in different state	321	77.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	44	10.7%
Not a US citizen	44	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	108	26.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	79.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11972

What city is ZIP code 11972 in?

ZIP code 11972 is primarily assigned to Speonk, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11972 in?

ZIP code 11972 falls within Suffolk County, New York.

Is ZIP code 11972 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 11972 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11972?

21% of residents in ZIP code 11972 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 11972?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 11972 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 11972 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 11972 in?

ZIP code 11972 observes the EST timezone.