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ZIP Code 11968

Suffolk, New York

ZCTA 11968

Juniper

ZIP Code 11968 is in the lowest 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 1% nationally for typical home value. And it sits in the highest 3% nationally for median income.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$1,626,193

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

59%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

34.6

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 11968, in Suffolk, New York.

The basics

Total Population

15,312

Median Age

50.2

Population Density

574.02

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$6,814

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.51%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

8.49×

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$156,219

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$2,148

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

3.5%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

30%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

15%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

105.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.8

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.07

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 11968: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 11968?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 11968 today is $1,626,193, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 11968?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 11968 is $6,814, an effective rate of 0.51% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 11968 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 11968 cost about 8.49× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 11968?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 11968 is $2,148 a month, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 11968?
Home prices in ZIP Code 11968 have moved 59% over the past five years (3.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 11968?
ZIP Code 11968 has a population of 15,312, about 574.02 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 50.2.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 11968?
ZIP Code 11968 averages 50.8°F year-round, summer highs near 78.2°F, winter lows around 25°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 11968 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 11968's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.6 (lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.07 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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