11978 ZIP Code – Westhampton Beach, New York
11978 is a ZIP code serving Westhampton Beach, New York in Suffolk County with a population of approximately 3,969 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $120,909, which is above the New York average and well above the national figure. Median home values of $856,000 are well above the national average, with 88.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $2,285 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 88% single-family (increasing), 5% apartments (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 6.7%, which is above the U.S. rate. An estimated 9.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. About 59.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. Residents have a median age of 47.1, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 11959, 11977, 11972.
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ZIP 11978 vs. New York vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 11978 | NY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,969 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $120k | $86k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $856k | $342k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,285 | $1,328 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | 11.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 59.1% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 11959 – Quogue
- 11977 – Westhampton
- 11972 – Speonk
- 11942 – East Quogue
- 11960 – Remsenburg
- 11941 – Eastport
- 11940 – East Moriches
- 11946 – Hampton Bays
- 11901 – Riverhead
- 11931 – Aquebogue
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11959 | QUOGUE | 632 | Not provided |
| 11977 | WESTHAMPTON | 3,069 | $139,375 |
| 11972 | SPEONK | 413 | Not provided |
| 11942 | EAST QUOGUE | 5,620 | $104,680 |
| 11960 | REMSENBURG | 962 | $173,750 |