11901 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 11901, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

11901 is a zip code in Suffolk County, New York, which covers Riverhead and Southampton, with a total population of 32,534 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 11901 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 11901.

The estimated population of people living in 11901 is 32,534, with a median age of 43.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 11901 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
32,534
+13.12%
+12.59%
2020
28,760
+1.31%
-
2019
28,387
+3.28%
-
2018
27,486
 -4.88% -
2017
28,897
 - -

Population of 11901 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 11901 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
54.4%
55.8%
 -2.51%
Black/African American
13.6%
17.1%
 -20.47%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
26.5%
25.1%
 +5.58%
Asian
2.6%
0.9%
 +188.89%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
0.8%
 +200.00%
Other
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 11901 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 11901 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 11901 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 11901 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.1 -2.93% 39.7 -1.49% 48.4 -1.22%
2020 44.4 +5.97% 40.3 +5.22% 49 +6.99%
2019 41.9 -2.78% 38.3 -4.96% 45.8 -1.93%
2018 43.1 -0.92% 40.3 -0.25% 46.7 -2.91%
2017 43.5 - 40.4 - 48.1 -

The median age of the 11901 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 11901 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,708 +14.95% 1,446 +19.04% 1,925 1,578
10 to 19 1,502 +30.99% 1,293 +16.66% 1,854 1,513
20 to 29 2,213 +22.35% 1,549 +19.03% 2,502 1,841
30 to 39 2,107 +23.58% 1,351 +6.83% 2,634 1,372
40 to 49 2,426 -14.35% 1,658 -12.64% 1,997 1,429
50 to 59 2,060 -0.64% 1,793 +18.7% 1,994 2,097
60 to 69 1,600 +48.87% 2,027 +25.89% 2,445 2,581
70+ 1,803 +32.33% 2,361 +4.19% 2,325 2,447

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 11901 zip code is $74,235.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 11901.

  • Under 25
    $91,175.00
  • 25 to 44
    $95,500.00
  • 45 to 64
    $96,518.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,994.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 11901 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 11901, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 11901 is currently $97,314.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.83% of households in 11901 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 11901 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.66%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.98%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.36%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.41%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.03%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.72%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.83%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 11901 is $35,169.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 11901 by the total population of 11901.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 11901 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 11901 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.02%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.23%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.57%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.05%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 11901 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 11901 zip over the age of 16 is 27,267.

Of those people, a total of 55.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 11901 is 52.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 11901 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,603 27.60% 23.30%
20 to 24 years 2,061 65.40% 10.20%
25 to 29 years 2,282 60.40% 7.60%
30 to 34 years 2,081 67.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 3,824 72.50% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 3,422 74.50% 5.60%
55 to 59 years 2,196 84.50% 3.40%
60 to 64 years 2,592 74.00% 1.70%
65 to 74 years 4,771 25.40% 2.50%
75 years and over 2,435 5.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 11901. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 18,831 56.10% 4.90%
Black or African American 3,650 43.80% 1.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 54 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 748 60.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,982 63.50% 9.00%
Two or more races 2,002 58.00% 4.10%
Hispanic or Latino 6,378 71.00% 7.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,948 51.40% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 11901 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 11901 is 14,318, with median earnings of $42,262.00.

Women in 11901 are earning approximately 84.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,318 $42,262.00
Male 8,251 $44,890.00
Female 6,067 $38,132.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 11901 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,252 $74,404.00
Business and Financial 566 $91,053.00
Computer and Mathematical 169 $70,043.00
Architecture and Engineering 73 $101,964.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 195 $40,425.00
Community and Social Service 221 $53,013.00
Legal 177 $45,156.00
Educational and Library 674 $36,447.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 231 $12,361.00
Healthcare Practitioners 754 $56,311.00
Healthcare Support 641 $30,219.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 260 $31,684.00
Law Enforcement 196 $108,456.00
Food Preparation and Serving 511 $20,554.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,373 $35,424.00
Personal Care and Service 337 $17,586.00
Sales 1,216 $41,458.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,874 $38,232.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 91 $33,728.00
Construction and Extraction 1,350 $43,284.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 674 $90,804.00
Production 235 $48,971.00
Transportation and Material Moving 683 $44,319.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 11901 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 11901.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 863 $73,131.00 389 $81,672.00
Business and Financial 296 $105,986.00 270 $53,056.00
Computer and Mathematical 74 $44,318.00 95 $70,819.00
Architecture and Engineering 58 $103,036.00 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00 178 $40,644.00
Community and Social Service 52 $0.00 169 $53,697.00
Legal 24 $0.00 153 $41,528.00
Educational and Library 239 $34,830.00 435 $36,513.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 91 $90,046.00 140 $7,727.00
Healthcare Practitioners 293 $39,554.00 461 $73,438.00
Healthcare Support 152 $16,900.00 489 $30,552.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 231 $32,423.00 29 $0.00
Law Enforcement 148 $109,118.00 48 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 165 $4,605.00 346 $21,126.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,143 $35,981.00 230 $28,676.00
Personal Care and Service 52 $23,000.00 285 $17,537.00
Sales 773 $57,917.00 443 $23,924.00
Office and Administrative Support 389 $34,076.00 1,485 $38,491.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 91 $33,728.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,231 $43,520.00 119 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 657 $91,563.00 17 $0.00
Production 213 $49,258.00 22 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 665 $44,069.00 18 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 11,065 households in 11901, with an average household size of 2.73 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,146 families living in the 11901 zip code with an average family size of 3.35 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 11901:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,415 464 1,267 3,919
Average Household Size 3.26 3.69 4.46 1.31
Total Families 5,415 464 1,267 0
Average Household Size 3.23 3.02 3.98 0

Poverty

Of the 7,146 families living in 11901, 9.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 11901:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 12,918 housing units in 11901.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,065 85.66%
Vacant 1,853 14.34%

25.00% of the total 12,918 housing units in 11901 are rental units. This is approximately 3,230 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,609 are occupied by the owner - or 58.90% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 11901 is $1,726.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 11901 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    226
  • Less than $500
    258
  • $500 to $999
    479
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    483
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    875
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    555
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    304
  • $3,000 or more
    276

Property Value

The median value of a property in 11901 is $360,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 11901 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    446
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    483
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    476
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    86
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    959
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,543
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,305
  • $1,000,000 or more
    311

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 11901. The chart below shows the number of properties in 11901 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,346
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,092
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,483
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,134
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,513
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,577
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,673
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,444
  • 2010 to 2013
    656
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 11901 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    933
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,789
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,889
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,454

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 11901 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 11901 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 11901.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    456
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,749
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,071
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,598
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,195
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    557
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,922
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    187
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    438
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,511
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,350
  • 90 or more minutes
    408

Summary

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