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ZIP Code 11961

Suffolk, New York

FIPS 11961

Juniper

ZIP Code 11961 is in the top 6% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 11% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$420,800

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

11.5

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,315

Median Age

53.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$420,800

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$7,696

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.52

Higher than 89%

Median Rent

$2,044

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

58%

Higher than 84%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.7%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-28%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

23.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

118.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

31.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

11.5

Lower than 94%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 11961: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 11961?
The median home value in ZIP Code 11961 is $420,800, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 11961?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 11961 is $7,696, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 11961 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 11961 cost about 5.52× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 11961?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 11961 is $2,044 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 11961?
Home prices in ZIP Code 11961 have moved 58% over the past five years (5.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 11961?
ZIP Code 11961 averages 51.2°F year-round, summer highs near 79.5°F, winter lows around 23.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 31.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 11961 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 11961's FEMA National Risk Index score is 11.5 (lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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