11975 ZIP Code — Wainscott, NY

Suffolk County, New York

ZIP code 11975 is located in Wainscott, New York, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 4.05 square miles and serves a population of 426 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 631.

About ZIP code 11975

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 $2,000,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 37% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 11975 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

426

population

4.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11975 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11975

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City	Status
Wainscott	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	426
Population density	105 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	4.05 sq mi
Water area	0.97 sq mi
Latitude	40.9397
Longitude	-72.2480
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	23.3%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	47.9%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.1%	18.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

426

Population

105

People per sq mi

55.0

Median age

Median household income

$112,003

Per capita income

$2,000,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

676

Housing units

60.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	41	9.6%
18 and over	385	90.4%
65 and over	134	31.5%
Median age	55.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76%

Two or more races 14.7%

Black or African American 6.3%

Asian 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	326	76%
Two or more races	63	14.7%
Black or African American	27	6.3%
Asian	7	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.7%
Other race	3	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.3%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	47.9%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.1%	18.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 10.8%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 43.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	4.7%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	43.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 95.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$2,000,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	69.0%
Single-family detached	99.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	20.4%
1990–1999	35.0%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	3.4%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	27.4%
5+ bedrooms	13.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.1%
Electricity	4.7%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Fuel oil	64.8%
Solar	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	38.5%
Cohabiting couple	14	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	54	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	63	29.6%
Households with children under 18	60	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	95	44.6%
Average household size	1.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.5%	23.5%
Married	28.5%	50.0%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	6.0%	14.3%
Divorced	19.5%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.5%

HS graduate 19.1%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 38.2%

Graduate / professional 22.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.9%
Bachelor's or higher	60.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	15.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	37.0%
High school	11	23.9%
College / grad school	11	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 23.9%

Other services 17.8%

Finance & real estate 16.2%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Construction 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Public administration 5.1%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.3%
Service	25.4%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	2.5%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.7%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	39.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	49.2%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	36.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.4

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 51.2%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.0%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.5%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	15.5%
Fair or poor health	10.6%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	93.4%
Teeth loss	9.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	10.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.1%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	413	96.9%
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)	404	94.8%
Born in same state	387	90.8%
Born in different state	341	80.0%
Foreign born	17	4.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	5.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	88	20.7%
French	56	13.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	37	8.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.0%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11975

What city is ZIP code 11975 in?

ZIP code 11975 is primarily assigned to Wainscott, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11975 in?

ZIP code 11975 falls within Suffolk County, New York.

Does ZIP code 11975 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 11975 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 11975 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 11975 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 11975?

61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11975?

16% of residents in ZIP code 11975 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 11975 in?

ZIP code 11975 observes the EST timezone.