11956 ZIP Code — New Suffolk, NY

Suffolk County, New York

ZIP code 11956 is located in New Suffolk, New York, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 1.27 square miles and serves a population of 305 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 631.

About ZIP code 11956

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,009,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $106,042. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 49 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 11956 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

305

population

1.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11956 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11956

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City	Status
New Suffolk	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	305
Population density	240 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	1.27 sq mi
Water area	1.87 sq mi
Latitude	40.9801
Longitude	-72.4684
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	17.2%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	22.3%	18.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

305

Population

240

People per sq mi

58.8

Median age

$106,042

Median household income

$63,796

Per capita income

$1,009,600

Median home value

$2,250

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

282

Housing units

62.6%

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	31	10.2%
18 and over	274	89.8%
65 and over	129	42.3%
Median age	58.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80%

Hispanic or Latino 9%

Other race 6.3%

Two or more races 3.9%

Asian 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	268	80%
Hispanic or Latino	30	9%
Other race	21	6.3%
Two or more races	13	3.9%
Asian	3	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.2%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	22.3%	18.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 3.4%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 30.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	3.4%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	2.8%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	30.3%
Median income	$106,042

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

$500k–$1M 37.1%

$1M+ 50.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,009,600
Median rent / month	$2,250
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	52.1%
Single-family detached	98.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	41.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	16.8%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	35.2%
2 vehicles	50.3%
3 or more	11.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.0%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	40.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	6	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	25	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	30	20.7%
Households with children under 18	20	13.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	95	65.5%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	23.6%
Married	59.9%	60.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	9.5%
Divorced	5.8%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 12.8%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 46.5%

Graduate / professional 16.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	62.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	3	6.0%
High school	15	30.0%
College / grad school	32	64.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 35.4%

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Finance & real estate 16.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Other services 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Retail trade 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.6%
Service	4.7%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	4.7%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	25.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	49.3

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 12.9%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.7%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.3%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	10.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.7%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	15.3%
Fair or poor health	9.9%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	7.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.7%
Visited dentist	75.7%
Cholesterol screening	96.1%
Teeth loss	7.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	12.9%
18–64 years	2.8%
65 and over	24.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.9%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	292	95.7%
Spanish	8	2.7%
Other Indo-European	8	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	276	90.5%
Born in same state	276	90.5%
Born in different state	205	67.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	9.5%
Not a US citizen	9	31.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	48	15.7%
Arab	48	15.7%
Irish	33	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	32	10.5%
English	12	3.9%
Polish	8	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11956

What city is ZIP code 11956 in?

ZIP code 11956 is primarily assigned to New Suffolk, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11956 in?

ZIP code 11956 falls within Suffolk County, New York.

Does ZIP code 11956 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 11956 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 11956?

63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 11956 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 11956 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 11956 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 11956 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 11956 in?

ZIP code 11956 observes the EST timezone.