| City: | Wainscott, New York |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:40:52 PM |
| Population: | 656 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 631 / 934 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.9397, -72.2480 |
| Land Area: | 4.054 sq mi |
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Wainscott sits between East Hampton and Amagansett on Long Island's South Fork, where Montauk Highway (Route 27) connects the most exclusive beach communities in America. This small hamlet has just 656 year-round residents, but 803 PO Boxes serve a much larger population of seasonal homeowners, renters, and businesses. With 55% of homes used seasonally, Wainscott's population swells dramatically from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery for the community. The post office maintains nearly three times as many boxes as occupied households (803 boxes for 272 year-round homes). That 2.95x adoption rate isn't about local preference. It's because seasonal homeowners maintain year-round boxes, vacation renters need temporary mail access, and many properties along Beach Lane and the surrounding estates have been using PO Box addresses for generations.
Median home values hit $2,000,000, placing Wainscott among the most expensive ZIP codes in New York State. The community includes both working-class year-round residents and wealthy seasonal visitors. Per capita income of $114,481 and 59% of adults holding bachelor's degrees indicate an educated, affluent population base. About 79% of residents are white, with 14% Hispanic (many employed in construction, hospitality, and landscaping that serves the summer community).
Most mail goes to addresses along Montauk Highway, which has 69 ZIP+4 records. Other delivery points include Wainscott Main Street, Beach Lane, and historic roads like Daniels Hole Road and Sayres Path. Street names preserve the area's agricultural past (Osborn Farm Lane) alongside modern development (Georgica Woods Lane). The hamlet covers just 4.4 square miles but maintains both City carrier routes and one Rural route.
The year-round community is older (median age 49.8 years) but includes all age groups. About 16% work from home, double the national average. Major employment sectors include transportation and warehousing (28% of workers), often serving summer residents, plus federal government jobs (18%). The post office becomes a social hub in winter when the seasonal crowds disappear.
All mail must use PO Box addresses:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Wainscott, NY 11975Street addresses are not valid for mail delivery in this ZIP code.
Street names blend historic agricultural roads (Daniels Hole, Sayres Path) with coastal features (Beach Lane) and modern development along Montauk Highway.
ZIP Code 11975 has 656 residents and 272 households (average 2.35 persons per household). The median age is 49.8 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.4% male and 52.6% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.4%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3%, 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: | 656Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 450Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 161.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $131,042Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 272Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $2,000,001Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.35Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.99Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 351 | 330 | 359 | 359 | 386 | 308 | 279 | 223 | 272 | 170 | 391 | 426 | 423 | 450 |
| Decennial Census | 408 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 656 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.8
Male Median Age: 48.5
Female Median Age: 51.2
| 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 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 30 | 2 | 14 |
| Female | 12 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 44 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 12 | 8 | 12 |
| Total | 23 | 28 | 46 | 26 | 20 | 37 | 40 | 34 | 37 | 38 | 42 | 63 | 49 | 52 | 43 | 42 | 10 | 26 |
| White: | 521 | 72.46% |
| Black: | 17 | 2.36% |
| Hispanic:* | 107 | 14.88% |
| Asian: | 19 | 2.64% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 54 | 7.51% |
| Total: | 719 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 311 | 47.41% | 48.5 years |
| Females: | 345 | 52.59% | 51.2 years |
| Total: | 656 | 100% | 49.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 419 | 93.11% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 17 | 3.78% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 14 | 3.11% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 3.11% |
| Total Population: | 450 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 436 | 96.89% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 14 | 3.11% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $131,042, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $30,625 (30.5%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,927. Family households earn a median of $208,958 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $208,958). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $124,583, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $124,583 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 41.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.7%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (51.3%).
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 | $100,417 | $82,292 | $71,250 | $79,861 | $79,250 | $68,125 | $71,875 | $141,000 | $142,969 | $140,750 | $148,958 | $0 | $0 | $131,042 |
| Median Family Income | $81,250 | $86,667 | $85,833 | $117,917 | $87,813 | $0 | $0 | $144,167 | $155,294 | $149,167 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $208,958 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $130,417 | $80,417 | $44,559 | $47,344 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $114,375 | $93,068 | $96,094 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $75,156 | $71,917 | $81,250 | $100,938 | $0 | $125,208 | $117,500 | $133,839 | $136,250 | $111,094 | $0 | $0 | $125,104 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $91,667 | $97,500 | $101,250 | $105,227 | $0 | $89,167 | $91,563 | $91,518 | $50,000 | $46,458 | $49,643 | $60,455 | $63,173 | $124,583 |
| Employed: | 158 | 36.57% |
| Unemployed: | 23 | 5.32% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 251 | 58.10% |
| Total: | 432 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 81 | 51.27% |
| Service: | 13 | 8.23% |
| Sales and Office: | 30 | 18.99% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 28 | 17.72% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 6 | 3.80% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 158 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $2,000,001, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $1,105,801 (123.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.86% (43.27% with a mortgage, 56.73% free-and-clear) and renters 7.14% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 67.72%, 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 | $894,200 | $881,300 | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $1,551,500 | $1,656,300 | $1,595,600 | $1,684,800 | $2,000,001 | $1,680,600 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 16 | 100.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 90 | 40.18% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 118 | 52.68% |
| Renter Occupied: | 16 | 7.14% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 224 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 224 | 32.28% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 470 | 67.72% |
| Total Housing Units: | 694 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 688 | 99.14% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 6 | 0.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 694 | 100% |
In 2024, 64.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 10.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 6.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 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 (41.86%). College enrollment is 27.91%, 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: | 3 | 0.73% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5 | 1.22% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 85 | 20.78% |
| Some college, no degree: | 37 | 9.05% |
| Associate's degree: | 14 | 3.42% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 118 | 28.85% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 147 | 35.94% |
| Total: | 409 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 401 | 98.04% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 265 | 64.79% |
| Private Insurance: | 328 | 58.89% |
| Public Insurance: | 223 | 40.04% |
| No Insurance: | 6 | 1.08% |
| Total: | 557 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 551 | 98.92% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.3% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 15.4% | 12.1% | 13.3% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 10.1% |
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): | 18 | 41.86% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 13 | 30.23% |
| College or graduate school: | 12 | 27.91% |
| Total: | 43 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 31 | 72.09% |
ZIP Code 11975 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 92 business establishments, employing about 639 people with an annual payroll of $39,039,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 933Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 92Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,638,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $39,039,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 639Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 11975 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 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 11975, and is subdivided into the Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY division. It covers 4.054 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.974 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: | 4.054 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.974 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: | 3677805Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wainscott CDP; New YorkSource: Census |
ZIP Code 11975 is in the Wainscott Common School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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 March 1, 2026.