ZIP Code 11973 in Upton, NY

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Upton, New York
County:Suffolk County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:16:00 PM
Population:17 [See All]
Area Codes:631 / 934
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.8696, -72.8875
Land Area:2.407 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 11973 has 17 residents and 9 households (average 1.89 persons per household). The median age is 22.5 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 58.8% male and 41.2% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (23.5%, much lower than the state average of 55.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (23.5%, much higher than the state average of 14.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (10.9%) and national averages (8.4%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:17Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:42Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:7.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:9Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.89Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.20Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--19263340464142434037353942
Decennial Census9------------------17------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 22.5

Male Median Age: 21.5

Female Median Age: 42.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male220030020000000100
Female011010001000011010
Total231040021000011110
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:430.77%
Black:430.77%
Hispanic:*17.69%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:430.77%
Total:13100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1058.82%21.5 years
Females:741.18%42.5 years
Total:17100%22.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3890.48%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:49.52%
Total Population:42100%
Total Native Population:3890.48%
Total Foreign-born Population:49.52%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($84,578), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($63,701), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 33.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (6.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1433.33%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:2866.67%
Total:42100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:14100.00%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:14100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($403,000), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,576), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):73100.00%
Total Housing Units:73100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4358.90%
Multi-Family Units:3041.10%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:73100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (87.90%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00.00%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:250.00%
Graduate or professional degree:250.00%
Total:4100%
High school or higher:4100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:2952.73%
Public Insurance:2647.27%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:55100%
Has Health Insurance:55100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:40100.00%
Total:40100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 11973 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 2,693 people with an annual payroll of $324,832,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:138Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$78,762,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$324,832,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,693Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 11973 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 19,756,722 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 11973, and is subdivided into the Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY division. It covers 2.407 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:19,756,722Source: Census
MSA:New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census
Land Area:2.407 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


11975 | | 11972

Schools in ZIP Code 11973


We could not locate which school district 11973 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.

Longwood Junior High School 198 Longwood Rd
Middle Island, NY 11953
District: Longwood Central School DistrictNearby
Longwood High School 100 Longwood Rd
Middle Island, NY 11953
District: Longwood Central School DistrictNearby
Ridge Elementary School 105 Ridge Rd
Ridge, NY 11961
District: Longwood Central School DistrictNearby
Longwood Middle School 41 Yaphank Middle Island Rd
Middle Island, NY 11953
District: Longwood Central School DistrictNearby
C E Walters School 15 Everett Dr
Yaphank, NY 11980
District: Longwood Central School DistrictNearby
Leonard E Burket Christian School 34 Oak St
Center Moriches, NY 11934
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Lady Queen Of Apostles Reg Catholic School 2 Saint Johns Pl
Center Moriches, NY 11934
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Savior New American School 140 Mark Tree Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 11973


Suffolk County Community College 533 College Rd
Selden, NY 11784-2899
Type: Post Secondary
Eastern Suffolk Boces 970 North Griffing Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901-2763
Type: Post Secondary
Stony Brook University 310 Administration Building
Stony Brook, NY 11794-0701
Type: Post Secondary
Eastern Suffolk Boces 375 Locust Avenue
Oakdale, NY 11769-1650
Type: Post Secondary
Access Careers-Islandia 1930 Veterans Highway, Suite 10
Islandia, NY 11749-1599
Type: Post Secondary
New York Institute Of Beauty 11 Oval Drive Suite 180
Islandia, NY 11749-1479
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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