11961 ZIP Code – Ridge, New York
ZIP code 11961 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Ridge, New York, within Suffolk County with a population of approximately 13,126 residents. At $85,916, the median household income here runs near the New York average and above the U.S. average. At $372,200, median home values run above the national average, with 89.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,762 is similarly well above the national average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (decreasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
At 5.3%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 3.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 31.3%, above the national average. At 52.7, the median age is above the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 11973, 11786, 11953.
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ZIP 11961 vs. New York vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 11961 | NY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13k | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $85k | $86k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $372k | $342k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,762 | $1,328 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 52.7 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% | 11.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.3% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 11973 – Upton
- 11786 – Shoreham
- 11953 – Middle Island
- 11778 – Rocky Point
- 11792 – Wading River
- 11949 – Manorville
- 11980 – Yaphank
- 11764 – Miller Place
- 11789 – Sound Beach
- 11727 – Coram
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11973 | UPTON | 39 | Not provided |
| 11786 | SHOREHAM | 6,559 | $162,143 |
| 11953 | MIDDLE ISLAND | 13,701 | $89,802 |
| 11778 | ROCKY POINT | 12,496 | $114,848 |
| 11792 | WADING RIVER | 8,595 | $147,563 |