11957 ZIP Code — Orient, NY

Suffolk County, New York

ZIP code 11957 is located in Orient, New York, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 6.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,220 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 631.

About ZIP code 11957

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 $843,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($86,938) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 11957 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,220

population

6.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11957 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11957

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11957. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orient	Acceptable
Orient	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11939 East Marion (5.1 mi) 11944 Greenport (7.7 mi) 11937 East Hampton (10 mi) 11971 Southold (11.4 mi) 06357 Niantic (12.3 mi) 06475 Old Saybrook (13 mi) 11963 Sag Harbor (13 mi) 11958 Peconic (13.9 mi) 06385 Waterford (15 mi) 06320 New London (15.2 mi) 06371 Old Lyme (15.4 mi) 06333 East Lyme (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,220
Population density	189 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	6.47 sq mi
Water area	15.38 sq mi
Latitude	41.1503
Longitude	-72.2406
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	22.1%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	47.9%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	17.5%	18.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,220

Population

189

People per sq mi

64.7

Median age

$86,938

Median household income

$108,195

Per capita income

$843,900

Median home value

$2,469

Median monthly rent

93.3%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

995

Housing units

57.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

117

60–64

105

202

65–74

182

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	1,220	100.0%
65 and over	591	48.4%
Median age	64.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 2.5%

Two or more races 1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,163	92.4%
Hispanic or Latino	38	3%
Other race	31	2.5%
Two or more races	12	1%
Black or African American	8	0.6%
Asian	6	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.1%	22.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	47.9%	24.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	34.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	17.5%	18.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 1.1%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 27.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	1.1%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	27.1%
Median income	$86,938

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 1.0%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 53.8%

$1M+ 30.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$843,900
Median rent / month	$2,469
Owner occupied	93.3%
Renter occupied	6.7%
Vacant	38.5%
Single-family detached	97.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	33.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	9.6%
3 bedrooms	64.0%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.9%
Electricity	9.2%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Fuel oil	43.3%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	285	44.7%
Cohabiting couple	75	11.8%
Male householder, no spouse	99	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	179	28.1%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	389	61.0%
Average household size	1.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	14.9%
Married	48.4%	59.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.5%	10.4%
Divorced	3.4%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.5%

HS graduate 19.0%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 32.2%

Graduate / professional 24.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	57.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	72	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.1%

Professional & management 20.2%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Other services 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Retail trade 5.8%

Information 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.5%
Service	4.7%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	23.3%
Production & transportation	4.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	19.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.3%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	6.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	26.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.9%
Retirement income	47.0%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.0%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	10.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.5%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.3%
Visited dentist	72.3%
Cholesterol screening	95.5%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.9%
Public insurance	54.8%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,220	100.0%
Spanish	75	6.1%
Other Indo-European	14	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.5%
Other languages	55	4.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,046	85.7%
Born in same state	1,012	83.0%
Born in different state	782	64.1%
Foreign born	34	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	174	14.3%
Not a US citizen	168	96.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	232	19%
French	172	14.1%
Dutch	41	3.4%
Arab	37	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	2.3%
Norwegian	11	0.9%
Irish	7	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.3%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11957

What city is ZIP code 11957 in?

ZIP code 11957 is primarily assigned to Orient, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11957 in?

ZIP code 11957 falls within Suffolk County, New York.

Does ZIP code 11957 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 11957 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 11957 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 11957 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 11957 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 11957 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 11957?

57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 11957 in?

ZIP code 11957 observes the EST timezone.