11980 ZIP Code — Yaphank, NY
Suffolk County, New York
ZIP code 11980 is located in Yaphank, New York, within Suffolk County. It covers approximately 12.03 square miles and serves a population of 5,144 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 631/934.
About ZIP code 11980
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $372,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $113,004. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 31% 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. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,144
population
12.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
11980 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 11980
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11980. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Yaphank | Acceptable |
| Yaphank | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
11763 Medford (3.1 mi)
11967 Shirley (3.2 mi)
11719 Brookhaven (3.4 mi)
11950 Mastic (3.7 mi)
11953 Middle Island (3.8 mi)
11713 Bellport (3.9 mi)
11961 Ridge (4.4 mi)
11955 Moriches (5.3 mi)
11727 Coram (5.5 mi)
11951 Mastic Beach (6.2 mi)
11738 Farmingville (6.3 mi)
11772 Patchogue (6.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,144 |
| Population density | 428 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 103 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.03 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8302 |
| Longitude | -72.9197 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 631/934 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.6% | 22.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.7% | 24.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.6% | 34.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.1% | 18.0% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
5,144
Population
428
People per sq mi
38.3
Median age
$113,004
Median household income
$54,135
Per capita income
$372,500
Median home value
$2,429
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
2.1%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
1,663
Housing units
36.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
178
Under 5
161
31
5–9
27
140
10–14
126
91
15–19
81
184
20–24
165
561
25–34
504
384
35–44
345
257
45–54
231
200
55–59
180
187
60–64
169
329
65–74
295
111
75–84
99
57
85+
51
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 781 | 15.2% |
| 18 and over | 4,363 | 84.8% |
| 65 and over | 942 | 18.3% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.1%
Black or African American
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
1.6%
Other race
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,688 | 88.1% |
| Black or African American | 176 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 175 | 3.3% |
| Two or more races | 153 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 87 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.6% | 22.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.7% | 24.7% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.6% | 34.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.1% | 18.0% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
0.5%
$15k–$25k
2.2%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
4.1%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
26.3%
$150k–$200k
17.7%
$200k+
13.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.7% |
| $200k+ | 13.4% |
| Median income | $113,004 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
0.2%
$150k–$200k
1.3%
$200k–$300k
20.6%
$300k–$500k
55.3%
$500k–$1M
19.5%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $372,500 |
| Median rent / month | $2,429 |
| Owner occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter occupied | 28.5% |
| Vacant | 3.4% |
| Single-family detached | 43.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 5.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 19.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.3% |
| 3 or more | 20.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.1% |
| Electricity | 9.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 57.0% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 910 | 41.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 426 | 19.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 412 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 469 | 21.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 405 | 18.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 703 | 31.7% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.5% | 35.0% |
| Married | 47.0% | 44.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.3%
HS graduate
34.7%
Some college, no degree
14.9%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
19.9%
Graduate / professional
16.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 125 | 16.4% |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 1.7% |
| Elementary school | 286 | 37.4% |
| High school | 165 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 175 | 22.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.8%
Professional & management
13.4%
Construction
12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.6%
Retail trade
6.1%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Public administration
5.8%
Manufacturing
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Other services
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.3% |
| Service | 15.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.8% |
| Production & transportation | 7.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.2% |
| Government | 23.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.1% |
| Carpool | 11.9% |
| Public transit | 2.3% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 4.4% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.3 |
Poverty
All people
2.1%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
2.5%
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
3.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.8% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.9% |
| High blood pressure | 26.7% |
| High cholesterol | 28.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 18.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.1% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 68.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 275 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 3.7% |
| 65 and over | 23.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.2% |
| Public insurance | 24.6% |
| No insurance | 4.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,805 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 88 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 51 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,689 | 91.2% |
| Born in same state | 4,672 | 90.8% |
| Born in different state | 4,251 | 82.6% |
| Foreign born | 17 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 455 | 8.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 360 | 79.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,229 | 23.9% |
| French | 170 | 3.3% |
| Arab | 142 | 2.8% |
| Irish | 58 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 53 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 38 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.5% |
| English | 23 | 0.4% |
| German | 20 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.1% |
| Internet access | 97.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11980
What city is ZIP code 11980 in?
ZIP code 11980 is primarily assigned to Yaphank, New York.
What county is ZIP code 11980 in?
ZIP code 11980 falls within Suffolk County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11980?
The median home value in ZIP code 11980 is $372,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 11980?
The median household income in ZIP code 11980 is $113,004, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 11980?
ZIP code 11980 has an estimated population of 5,144 residents, with a density of 427 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 11980 in?
ZIP code 11980 observes the EST timezone.