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ZIP Code 11978

Suffolk, New York

FIPS 11978

Juniper

ZIP Code 11978 is in the bottom 3% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 98th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$1,054,000

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

81.7

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,705

Median Age

45.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$1,054,000

Higher than 98%

Median Property Tax

$8,372

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

8.42

Higher than 97%

Median Rent

$2,150

Higher than 95%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

5.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

131.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

81.7

Higher than 72%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.37

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 11978: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 11978?
The median home value in ZIP Code 11978 is $1,054,000, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 11978?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 11978 is $8,372, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 11978 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 11978 cost about 8.42× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 11978?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 11978 is $2,150 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 11978?
ZIP Code 11978 averages 50.2°F year-round, summer highs near 79°F, winter lows around 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 11978 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 11978's FEMA National Risk Index score is 81.7 (higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.37 per $1,000 of building value.

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