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ZIP Code 11971

Suffolk, New York

ZCTA 11971

Juniper

ZIP Code 11971 is in the lowest 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 4% nationally for typical home value. And it sits in the highest 4% nationally for median rent.

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

$985,815

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

52%

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

41.4

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 11971, in Suffolk, New York.

The basics

Total Population

6,361

Median Age

48.7

Population Density

580.33

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$7,957

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.94%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.51×

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$129,507

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$2,335

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

4.1%

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

51%

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

16%

Climate & weather

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

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.15

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 11971: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 11971?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 11971 today is $985,815, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 11971?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 11971 is $7,957, an effective rate of 0.94% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 11971 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 11971 cost about 6.51× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 11971?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 11971 is $2,335 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 11971?
Home prices in ZIP Code 11971 have moved 52% over the past five years (4.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 11971?
ZIP Code 11971 has a population of 6,361, about 580.33 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 48.7.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 11971?
ZIP Code 11971 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 11971 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 11971's FEMA National Risk Index score is 41.4 (lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.15 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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