11955 ZIP Code — Moriches, NY

Suffolk County, New York

ZIP code 11955 is located in Moriches, New York, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 2.23 square miles and serves a population of 2,857 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 631.

About ZIP code 11955

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $421,500. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $77,391. 39% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

2,857

population

2.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11955 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11955

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11955. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moriches	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11950 Mastic (1.7 mi) 11934 Center Moriches (1.7 mi) 11951 Mastic Beach (2.8 mi) 11967 Shirley (3 mi) 11940 East Moriches (3.6 mi) 11719 Brookhaven (4.7 mi) 11949 Manorville (4.8 mi) 11980 Yaphank (5.3 mi) 11941 Eastport (5.6 mi) 11772 Patchogue (6.1 mi) 11772 Patchogue (6.1 mi) 11713 Bellport (6.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,857
Population density	1,281 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	2.23 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	40.8044
Longitude	-72.8236
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	631

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	18.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,857

Population

1,281

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$77,391

Median household income

$43,173

Per capita income

$421,500

Median home value

$2,152

Median monthly rent

43.2%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

744

Housing units

33.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

133

Under 5

134

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

245

25–34

248

120

35–44

121

122

45–54

124

103

55–59

105

147

60–64

149

220

65–74

223

107

75–84

109

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	405	14.2%
18 and over	2,452	85.8%
65 and over	780	27.3%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87%

Black or African American 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Two or more races 2.5%

Other race 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,556	87%
Black or African American	164	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	81	2.8%
Two or more races	73	2.5%
Other race	58	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	18.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	15.4%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$77,391

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 49.0%

$500k–$1M 30.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$421,500
Median rent / month	$2,152
Owner occupied	43.2%
Renter occupied	56.8%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	34.3%
Large apartment buildings	28.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	32.5%
1990–1999	24.2%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	47.4%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	15.3%
4 bedrooms	6.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	51.9%
2 vehicles	26.2%
3 or more	16.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.0%
Electricity	18.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Fuel oil	27.9%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	655	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	74	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	330	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	393	27.1%
Households with children under 18	227	15.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	488	33.6%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	28.7%
Married	61.8%	54.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	1.1%	7.3%
Divorced	9.3%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 21.0%

Graduate / professional 12.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	33.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	16.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	87	31.1%
High school	29	10.4%
College / grad school	117	41.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Finance & real estate 13.1%

Retail trade 10.8%

Construction 10.7%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Public administration 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.0%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	3.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	21.3%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	3.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.6

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 10.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.6%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	21.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	68.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	209	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.7%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,590	90.7%
Spanish	191	7.4%
Other Indo-European	118	4.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	73	2.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,536	88.8%
Born in same state	2,502	87.6%
Born in different state	2,356	82.5%
Foreign born	34	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	321	11.2%
Not a US citizen	199	62.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	572	20%
Arab	101	3.5%
French	84	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	69	2.4%
Polish	51	1.8%
English	12	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.8%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11955

What city is ZIP code 11955 in?

ZIP code 11955 is primarily assigned to Moriches, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11955 in?

ZIP code 11955 falls within Suffolk County, New York.

Does ZIP code 11955 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 11955 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 11955 mostly rentals?

57% of occupied units in ZIP code 11955 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 11955 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 11955 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11955?

The median home value in ZIP code 11955 is $421,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 11955 in?

ZIP code 11955 observes the EST timezone.