ZIP Code 11956, New York
ZIP Code 11956 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 11956 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Suffolk County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 298. The land area covers 1.27 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 298 | ±158 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 62.5 yrs | ±9.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 141 | ±58 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 310 | ±76 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 141 | ±58 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 169 | ±42 |
| Median Home Value | $1,060,000 | ±$201,941 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $130,875 | ±$34,112 |
| Per Capita Income | $74,297 | ±$15,036 |
| Poverty Rate | 2% | ±2.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 6 | ±7 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±10.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 130 | ±100 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.7% | ±9.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,535,909 (2024)
ID: 170437
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MUNICIPAL LAW BUREAU CHIEF
PO BOX 6100, HAUPPAUGE NY 11788-0099
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | AQUEBOGUE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | EAST HAMPTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | EAST HAMPTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | EAST QUOGUE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | EASTPORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GREENPORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | GREENPORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | HAMPTON BAYS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | HAMPTON BAYS, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Eastern Suffolk BOCES
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College Vocational | 11.3 mi away | 970 North Griffing Avenue, Riverhead, NY, 11901-2763 |
6312334450
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CUTCHOGUE NEW SUFFOLK FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 27550 MAIN ROAD, CUTCHOGUE, NY, 11935 |
(631) 734-6360
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TIGI Hairdressing Academy Guilford
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College Vocational | 23.1 mi away | 860 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT, 06437 |
2034583334
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MATTITUCK-LAUREL LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 13900 MAIN ROAD, MATTITUCK, NY, 11952 |
(631) 298-4134
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SOUTHOLD FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 53705 MAIN ROAD, SOUTHOLD, NY, 11971 |
(631) 765-2077
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ROGERS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 91 COOPERS FARM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, NY, 11968 |
(631) 283-0774
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HAMPTON BAYS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 52 PONQUOGUE AVENUE, HAMPTON BAYS, NY, 11946 |
(631) 728-6241
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SHELTER ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY SOCIETY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 37 NORTH FERRY ROAD, SHELTER ISLAND, NY, 11964 |
(631) 749-0042
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JOHN JERMAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 201 MAIN STREET, SAG HARBOR, NY, 11963 |
(631) 725-0049
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THE HAMPTON LIBRARY IN BRIDGEHAMPTON
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 2478 MAIN STREET, BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY, 11932 |
(631) 537-0015
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MATTITUCK, NY US, located 2.0 miles from ZCTA5 11956. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.2° | 22.6° | 30.4° | 3.61" | — |
| February | 40.2° | 23.7° | 32.0° | 3.12" | — |
| March | 47.0° | 29.5° | 38.3° | 4.25" | — |
| April | 56.8° | 38.7° | 47.8° | 4.06" | — |
| May | 67.1° | 48.3° | 57.7° | 3.45" | — |
| June | 75.3° | 58.7° | 67.0° | 3.75" | — |
| July | 81.8° | 64.8° | 73.3° | 3.08" | — |
| August | 81.4° | 64.3° | 72.9° | 4.12" | — |
| September | 74.4° | 56.7° | 65.6° | 3.79" | — |
| October | 63.6° | 46.0° | 54.8° | 4.04" | — |
| November | 53.1° | 36.0° | 44.6° | 3.50" | — |
| December | 43.3° | 28.2° | 35.8° | 4.26" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Suffolk CDP | CDP | 0.5 mi | — |
| Cutchogue CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Peconic CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Mattituck CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
| Laurel CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| North Sea CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 11956. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.