11950 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 11950, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

11950 is a zip code in Suffolk County, New York, which covers Brookhaven and Poospatuck, with a total population of 17,264 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 11950 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 11950.

The estimated population of people living in 11950 is 17,264, with a median age of 31.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 11950 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,264
+7.03%
+2.77%
2020
16,130
 -1.91% -
2019
16,444
+3.53%
-
2018
15,884
 -5.45% -
2017
16,799
 - -

Population of 11950 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 11950 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
59.4%
59.8%
 -0.67%
Black/African American
7.6%
9.5%
 -20.00%
Native
2.8%
2.5%
 +12.00%
Hispanic
27.1%
25.8%
 +5.04%
Asian
0.8%
1.4%
 -42.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
0.6%
 +283.33%
Other
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 11950 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 11950 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 11950 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 11950 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.9 -3.33% 31.6 -8.14% 32.3 +1.57%
2020 33 +0.3% 34.4 +1.47% 31.8 -1.55%
2019 32.9 -4.08% 33.9 +1.8% 32.3 -6.92%
2018 34.3 -0.29% 33.3 -2.92% 34.7 +0.58%
2017 34.4 - 34.3 - 34.5 -

The median age of the 11950 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 11950 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 1,127 +19.85% 1,083 +12.67% 1,213 1,189
10 to 19 1,353 +16.95% 1,530 -34.51% 1,577 1,063
20 to 29 1,342 +25.19% 1,105 +41.77% 1,605 1,607
30 to 39 1,238 +11.25% 968 -7.81% 1,360 874
40 to 49 1,175 -25.48% 1,278 -4.4% 895 1,218
50 to 59 1,090 -0.73% 1,122 -20.09% 1,039 903
60 to 69 859 +3.45% 861 +2.23% 886 880
70+ 331 +42.2% 337 +45.03% 487 468

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 11950 zip code is $95,649.00.

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 11950.

  • Under 25
    $95,608.00
  • 25 to 44
    $95,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $113,393.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,774.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 11950 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 11950, 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 11950 is currently $112,335.00.

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.

13.24% of households in 11950 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 11950 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.52%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.28%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.41%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.24%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 11950 is $33,158.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 11950 by the total population of 11950.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 11950 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 11950 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
    7.95%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.12%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.10%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.57%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 11950 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 11950 zip over the age of 16 is 13,413.

Of those people, a total of 64.10% 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 11950 is 58.70%.

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 11950 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,191 23.30% 12.90%
20 to 24 years 1,603 81.00% 0.80%
25 to 29 years 1,609 84.00% 23.00%
30 to 34 years 1,154 82.50% 4.90%
35 to 44 years 2,153 79.80% 5.90%
45 to 54 years 2,113 70.40% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 869 70.80% 4.20%
60 to 64 years 990 69.80% 20.30%
65 to 74 years 1,340 13.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 391 7.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 11950. 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 10,580 66.50% 9.00%
Black or African American 926 49.10% 0.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 442 36.90% 3.10%
Asian 118 72.00% 8.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 270 74.80% 5.00%
Two or more races 1,077 61.80% 5.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,381 69.90% 3.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,433 64.70% 11.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 11950 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 11950 is 7,870, with median earnings of $47,265.00.

Women in 11950 are earning approximately 67.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,870 $47,265.00
Male 4,392 $56,600.00
Female 3,478 $38,036.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 11950 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 641 $71,673.00
Business and Financial 407 $82,686.00
Computer and Mathematical 116 $103,444.00
Architecture and Engineering 58 $83,971.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 158 $57,963.00
Legal 26 $0.00
Educational and Library 472 $43,939.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 330 $77,206.00
Healthcare Support 430 $37,656.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 123 $43,488.00
Law Enforcement 69 $64,875.00
Food Preparation and Serving 545 $25,647.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 277 $31,472.00
Personal Care and Service 294 $22,273.00
Sales 1,043 $41,484.00
Office and Administrative Support 512 $46,707.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 932 $60,147.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 338 $88,250.00
Production 291 $26,979.00
Transportation and Material Moving 402 $34,375.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 11950 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 11950.

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 328 $78,750.00 313 $70,579.00
Business and Financial 283 $83,486.00 124 $62,074.00
Computer and Mathematical 116 $103,444.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 42 $83,529.00 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $0.00 130 $51,176.00
Legal 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Educational and Library 105 $78,625.00 367 $29,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 44 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 75 $107,656.00 255 $68,558.00
Healthcare Support 74 $55,612.00 356 $27,315.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 123 $43,488.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 34 $132,639.00 35 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 161 $27,284.00 384 $21,984.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 255 $31,750.00 22 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 41 $16,898.00 253 $32,604.00
Sales 491 $62,542.00 552 $35,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 160 $65,625.00 352 $45,341.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 930 $60,294.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 338 $88,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 167 $66,552.00 124 $12,821.00
Transportation and Material Moving 367 $38,036.00 35 $20,536.00

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 4,759 households in 11950, with an average household size of 3.62 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 4,021 families living in the 11950 zip code with an average family size of 3.84 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 11950:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,516 489 1,016 738
Average Household Size 3.97 4.92 3.84 1.29
Total Families 2,516 489 1,016 0
Average Household Size 3.8 4.53 3.6 0

Poverty

Of the 4,021 families living in 11950, 10.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 11950:

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 5,054 housing units in 11950.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,759 94.16%
Vacant 295 5.84%

16.66% of the total 5,054 housing units in 11950 are rental units. This is approximately 842 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,839 are occupied by the owner - or 75.96% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 11950 is $2,024.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 11950 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
    78
  • Less than $500
    26
  • $500 to $999
    44
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    127
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    216
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    170
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    209
  • $3,000 or more
    50

Property Value

The median value of a property in 11950 is $282,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 11950 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    84
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    37
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    205
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    407
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,458
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,619
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    25
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 11950. The chart below shows the number of properties in 11950 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    219
  • 1940 to 1949
    178
  • 1950 to 1959
    388
  • 1960 to 1969
    509
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,764
  • 1980 to 1989
    634
  • 1990 to 1999
    468
  • 2000 to 2009
    720
  • 2010 to 2013
    171
  • 2014 or later
    3

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 11950 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    227
  • 1 vehicle available
    985
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,918
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,629

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 11950 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 11950 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 11950.

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
    52
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    319
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    954
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,020
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,369
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    339
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,849
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    172
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    279
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    582
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    469
  • 90 or more minutes
    271

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 11950 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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