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ZIP Code 11956

Suffolk, New York

FIPS 11956

Juniper

ZIP Code 11956 is in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 3% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 98th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$1,060,000

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

29.2

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

298

Median Age

62.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,060,000

Higher than 98%

Median Property Tax

$8,039

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

8.1

Higher than 97%

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

29.2

Lower than 85%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.21

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 11956: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 11956?
The median home value in ZIP Code 11956 is $1,060,000, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 11956?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 11956 is $8,039, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 11956 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 11956 cost about 8.1× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 11956?
ZIP Code 11956 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 11956 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 11956's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29.2 (lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.21 per $1,000 of building value.

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