11948 ZIP Code — Laurel, NY

Suffolk County, New York

ZIP code 11948 is located in Laurel, New York, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 2.80 square miles and serves a population of 535 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 631.

About ZIP code 11948

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $792,500.

Median household income is $121,250.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average. 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%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 11948 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

535

population

2.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11948 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11948

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11948. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laurel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11952 Mattituck (2.3 mi) 11935 Cutchogue (4.6 mi) 11901 Riverhead (5.3 mi) 11946 Hampton Bays (6.2 mi) 11958 Peconic (7.1 mi) 11942 East Quogue (7.9 mi) 11968 Southampton (8.6 mi) 11971 Southold (9.6 mi) 11933 Calverton (10.4 mi) 11978 Westhampton Beach (10.5 mi) 11976 Water Mill (11.7 mi) 11977 Westhampton (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	535
Population density	191 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	2.80 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.9675
Longitude	-72.5591
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	6.5%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	60.4%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	9.6%	18.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

535

Population

191

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$121,250

Median household income

$53,996

Per capita income

$792,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

616

Housing units

45.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	74	13.8%
18 and over	461	86.2%
65 and over	71	13.3%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	531	99.3%
Black or African American	4	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	6.5%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	60.4%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	9.6%	18.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 34.6%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 14.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	34.6%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	14.9%
Median income	$121,250

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 18.4%

$500k–$1M 50.9%

$1M+ 30.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$792,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	63.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	29.5%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	39.9%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	60.5%
2 vehicles	24.6%
3 or more	8.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.1%
Fuel oil	78.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	110	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	51	22.4%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	67	29.4%
Households with children under 18	57	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	35	15.4%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	9.5%
Married	53.8%	43.9%
Separated	0.0%	11.5%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	20.7%	35.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 3.4%

Associate's degree 18.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 28.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.0%
Bachelor's or higher	45.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	11.4%
Kindergarten	28	22.8%
Elementary school	32	26.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	49	39.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.9%

Transportation & utilities 24.9%

Retail trade 22.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.5%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	4.7%
Production & transportation	8.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	26.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	51.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	10.3%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	36.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 37.8%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.4%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.1%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	21.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.5%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	9.6%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	73.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	9.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	15.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	37.8%
18–64 years	23.3%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.4%
Public insurance	30.7%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	521	97.4%
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)	500	93.5%
Born in same state	500	93.5%
Born in different state	500	93.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	35	6.5%
Not a US citizen	31	88.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	95	17.8%
Italian	77	14.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	28	5.2%
Irish	15	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11948

What city is ZIP code 11948 in?

ZIP code 11948 is primarily assigned to Laurel, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11948 in?

ZIP code 11948 falls within Suffolk County, New York.

Does ZIP code 11948 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 11948 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 11948?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11948?

The median home value in ZIP code 11948 is $792,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 11948?

The median household income in ZIP code 11948 is $121,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 11948 in?

ZIP code 11948 observes the EST timezone.