Westhampton Beach ZIP Code List — Suffolk County, NY
There is one unique ZIP code in Westhampton Beach, New York and it is 11978. Area code: 631.
1
ZIP codes
10.17
sq mi land
2.38
sq mi water
631
area code
Westhampton Beach, NY ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Westhampton Beach, NY (1)
Demographics & statistics
3,969
Population
45.6
Median age
$120,909
Median household income
$82,752
Per capita income
$856,000
Median home value
$2,285
Median monthly rent
82.0%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
3,556
Housing units
57.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
52
Under 5
49
112
5–9
108
108
10–14
104
157
15–19
150
163
20–24
156
222
25–34
212
169
35–44
162
257
45–54
246
151
55–59
145
142
60–64
135
278
65–74
265
162
75–84
154
56
85+
54
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Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 705 | 17.8% |
| 18 and over | 3,264 | 82.2% |
| 65 and over | 969 | 24.4% |
| Median age | 45.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.5%
Two or more races
8.1%
Hispanic or Latino
7.2%
Other race
4.5%
Black or African American
4%
Asian
1.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,189 | 74.5% |
| Two or more races | 345 | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 310 | 7.2% |
| Other race | 192 | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 170 | 4% |
| Asian | 73 | 1.7% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
0.7%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
6.7%
$75k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
12.4%
$200k+
28.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 6.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.4% |
| $200k+ | 28.0% |
| Median income | $120,909 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
3.2%
$100k–$150k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
0.3%
$300k–$500k
11.8%
$500k–$1M
46.2%
$1M+
37.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $856,000 |
| Median rent / month | $2,285 |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% |
| Vacant | 60.6% |
| Single-family detached | 79.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 19.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.0% |
| 3 or more | 29.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.3% |
| Electricity | 12.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.3% |
| Fuel oil | 52.4% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 2.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 740 | 49.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 137 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 266 | 17.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 363 | 24.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 378 | 25.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 648 | 43.0% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.5% | 30.6% |
| Married | 47.4% | 47.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.0% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
18.5%
Some college, no degree
14.0%
Associate's degree
4.0%
Bachelor's degree
31.5%
Graduate / professional
26.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 57.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 67 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 43 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 339 | 34.8% |
| High school | 227 | 23.3% |
| College / grad school | 299 | 30.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.5%
Retail trade
15.3%
Professional & management
13.7%
Finance & real estate
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.6%
Construction
9.7%
Manufacturing
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Public administration
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Information
2.1%
Other services
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.0% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 24.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.8% |
| Production & transportation | 3.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.6% |
| Government | 11.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.4% |
| Carpool | 4.0% |
| Public transit | 3.7% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Other means | 4.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.2 |
Poverty
All people
10.4%
Under 18 years
19.4%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
0.5%
Female-led households
29.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.1% |
| Retirement income | 29.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 27.6% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 18.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.7% |
| Poor mental health | 12.1% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.2% |
| Visited dentist | 71.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.4% |
| Teeth loss | 9.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 188 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.7% |
| Under 18 | 1.6% |
| 18–64 years | 4.5% |
| 65 and over | 19.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.3% |
| Public insurance | 40.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,868 | 97.5% |
| Spanish | 259 | 6.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 160 | 4.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 50 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 17 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,535 | 89.1% |
| Born in same state | 3,524 | 88.8% |
| Born in different state | 2,773 | 69.9% |
| Foreign born | 11 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 434 | 10.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 256 | 59.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 641 | 16.2% |
| French | 321 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 217 | 5.5% |
| German | 44 | 1.1% |
| English | 34 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 32 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 28 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.9% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Westhampton Beach, NY?
Westhampton Beach, NY has one ZIP code: 11978.
What is the main ZIP code for Westhampton Beach, NY?
The primary ZIP code for Westhampton Beach, NY is 11978. The city uses area code 631 for phone service.
What county is Westhampton Beach, NY in?
Westhampton Beach is located in Suffolk County, New York.
How many ZIP codes are in Westhampton Beach, NY?
Westhampton Beach, NY has 1 ZIP code.
What is the ZIP code for Westhampton Beach's downtown village area and main commercial district?
The downtown village area of Westhampton Beach, including its main commercial district along Main Street, uses ZIP code 11978.
What ZIP code should I use for mailing packages to addresses in Westhampton Beach's residential neighborhoods near Dune Road and the Atlantic Ocean?
Residential addresses in Westhampton Beach, including those near Dune Road and oceanfront properties, all fall under ZIP code 11978.