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ZIP Code 11948

Suffolk, New York

FIPS 11948

Juniper

ZIP Code 11948 is in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 9% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$880,100

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

27.7

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

924

Median Age

57

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$880,100

Higher than 97%

Median Property Tax

$8,600

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.93

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

26%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

104.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

45

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

27.7

Lower than 86%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.04

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 11948: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 11948?
The median home value in ZIP Code 11948 is $880,100, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 11948?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 11948 is $8,600, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 11948 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 11948 cost about 5.93× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 11948?
ZIP Code 11948 averages 51.7°F year-round, summer highs near 79.5°F, winter lows around 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 11948 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 11948's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.7 (lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.04 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →