| City: | Speonk, New York |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:40:50 PM |
| Population: | 1,013 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 631 / 934 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.8181, -72.7014 |
| Land Area: | 0.804 sq mi |
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Speonk is a small hamlet in eastern Long Island's Suffolk County, covering just 1.6 square miles. With 1,013 residents and 386 households, this is a quiet residential community where mail arrives exclusively via PO Box. There's no alternative delivery option across the entire service area.
The Speonk post office maintains 449 PO Boxes, serving not just local residents but surrounding areas as well. That's 16% more boxes than local households, indicating the post office serves people from nearby communities without their own mail facilities. Rural carrier routes handle what limited street delivery exists, but the ZIP remains classified as a PO Box Only Zone.
This isn't a working-class suburb. Median home values hit $851,600, and 53% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. With a median age of 43 and a per capita income above $60,000, Speonk attracts educated professionals. Many work from home (67 of the estimated workforce), taking advantage of the rural setting within reach of Long Island employment centers.
The street network includes Montauk Highway, the main east-west route through Long Island's South Fork, along with Speonk Riverhead Road heading north. Most streets are residential lanes and courts. Dock Road hints at waterfront access. The hamlet sits near Moriches Bay, close to Eastport (0.4 miles away) and East Moriches (2.1 miles).
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box in Speonk, NY 11972. Street addresses aren't valid for mail delivery in this ZIP code.
Montauk Highway serves as the main thoroughfare, with residential courts and lanes making up most of the street network.
ZIP Code 11972 has 1,013 residents and 386 households (average 2.58 persons per household). The median age is 43.0 years, older than the state (39.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%). Largest groups are White (82.1%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0%, which is lower than the state average (19.5%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,013Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 334Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,260.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 386Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $838,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.58Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.93Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 817 | 900 | 1,112 | 1,295 | 1,054 | 1,355 | 1,255 | 1,171 | 1,096 | 983 | 570 | 413 | 309 | 334 |
| Decennial Census | 1,321 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,013 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43
Male Median Age: 44.5
Female Median Age: 41.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 18 | 21 | 37 | 27 | 32 | 39 | 13 | 42 | 28 | 21 | 39 | 55 | 52 | 38 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 11 |
| Female | 19 | 21 | 36 | 51 | 41 | 19 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 41 | 49 | 61 | 28 | 18 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 6 |
| Total | 37 | 42 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 58 | 43 | 69 | 53 | 62 | 88 | 116 | 80 | 56 | 32 | 23 | 13 | 17 |
| White: | 832 | 74.62% |
| Black: | 21 | 1.88% |
| Hispanic:* | 152 | 13.63% |
| Asian: | 16 | 1.43% |
| American Indian: | 9 | 0.81% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 85 | 7.62% |
| Total: | 1,115 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 508 | 50.15% | 44.5 years |
| Females: | 505 | 49.85% | 41.7 years |
| Total: | 1,013 | 100% | 43.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 316 | 94.61% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 18 | 5.39% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 5.39% |
| Total Population: | 334 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 316 | 94.61% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 18 | 5.39% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $72,857 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $89,531. Family households earn a median of $250,001 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $250,001). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $180,717, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $180,717 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.7%, which is comparable to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (45.6%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,857 | $68,750 | $94,375 | $81,484 | $104,444 | $106,111 | $86,083 | $100,833 | $89,531 | $91,711 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $78,452 | $78,583 | $106,198 | $108,375 | $130,865 | $130,313 | $130,000 | $130,625 | $101,222 | $103,542 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250,001 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $64,250 | $65,104 | $19,340 | $19,097 | $41,058 | $0 | $0 | $49,602 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $78,950 | $85,221 | $100,000 | $96,442 | $0 | $70,605 | $59,922 | $58,200 | $0 | $63,571 | $160,729 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $73,357 | $54,500 | $51,827 | $55,216 | $0 | $57,125 | $58,510 | $56,484 | $55,074 | $55,769 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $180,717 |
| Employed: | 160 | 59.93% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 3.75% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 97 | 36.33% |
| Total: | 267 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 65 | 40.63% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 22 | 13.75% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 73 | 45.63% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 160 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $838,100, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $378,300 (82.27%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $305,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $1,384 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,595. Of occupied housing, owners make up 50.64% (12.66% with a mortgage, 87.34% free-and-clear) and renters 49.36% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 42.44%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $459,800 | $465,900 | $481,300 | $494,300 | $508,100 | $557,000 | $544,600 | $522,300 | $532,900 | $528,000 | $398,100 | $569,400 | $851,600 | $838,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 4 | 5.19% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 73 | 94.81% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 77 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,384 | $1,463 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $950 | $1,508 | $1,458 | $1,675 | $1,595 | $1,792 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 10 | 6.41% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 69 | 44.23% |
| Renter Occupied: | 77 | 49.36% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 156 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 156 | 57.56% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 115 | 42.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 271 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 267 | 98.52% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4 | 1.48% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 271 | 100% |
In 2024, 55.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 90.40%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 39.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 36.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (86.57%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 0.75% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 6 | 2.25% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 102 | 38.20% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10 | 3.75% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 35 | 13.11% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 112 | 41.95% |
| Total: | 267 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 259 | 97.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 147 | 55.06% |
| Private Insurance: | 302 | 71.56% |
| Public Insurance: | 120 | 28.44% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 422 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 422 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.5% | 0.0% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 3.0% | 0.0% | 10.0% | 12.1% | 23.3% | 29.5% | 46.7% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 58 | 86.57% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 9 | 13.43% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 67 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 67 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 11972 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 84 business establishments, employing about 680 people with an annual payroll of $39,733,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 637Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 84Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $7,916,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $39,733,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 680Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 11972 is located in Suffolk County, New York, within the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35620) and New York's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 18,897,109 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 11972, and is subdivided into the Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY division. It covers 0.804 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 35620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY (CBSA Div 35004)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 18,897,109Source: Census |
| MSA: | New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.804 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.003 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 650.02 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 11972 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.