11901 ZIP Code
Riverhead, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 11901 |
| City/Town: | Riverhead |
| County: | Suffolk |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,330 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,857 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,861 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,173 |
| Median Home Value: | $396,200 |
| Land Area: | 56.7 sq miles
146.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.8 sq miles
12.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9281, -72.6482 |
Population Information (11901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,330 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,327 | 53.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,003 | 46.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,260 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,153 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,298 | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,859 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,174 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,700 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,050 | 9.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,992 | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,997 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,820 | 8.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,473 | 16.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,634 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 920 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (11901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $396,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,864 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,173 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,406 | 86.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,767 | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,872 | 69.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,534 | 31.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (11901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,586 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,561 | 10.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,089 | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,298 | 35.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,411 | 14.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,057 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,051 | 12.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,119 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (11901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,857 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $101,408 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $98,229 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,861 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (11901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,606 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,674 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 932 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,768 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,910 | 79.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,873 | 13.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 819 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 72 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (11901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,351 | 62.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,929 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 28 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 716 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,744 | 11.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,562 | 11.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,967 | 18.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,052 | 28.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,558 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 399 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 54 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 7,041 | 21.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (11901 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 589 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 499 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 829 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 530 | 4.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,172 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,898 | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,467 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,881 | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,567 | 13.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 974 | 8.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (11901 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,843 | 79.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,198 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 267 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 307 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 156 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 575 | 4.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (11901 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 403 | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,055 | 15.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 406 | 3.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 352 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,750 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 731 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 373 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 525 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,727 | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,107 | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 940 | 6.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 697 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 608 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (11901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (11901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,639 | 85.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,624 | 63.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,527 | 41.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,169 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (11901 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,092 | 70.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,045 | 44.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,757 | 32.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 838 | 7.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 154 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 948 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (11901 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,683 | 65.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 923 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 271 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 417 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 306 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 292 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 216 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,065 | 15.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (11901 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 49 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 554 | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,602 | 19.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,788 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,463 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,521 | 11.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,054 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,385 | 10.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,249 | 9.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,508 | 11.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (11901 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 197 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,285 | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,653 | 35.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,963 | 37.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,708 | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 367 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (11901 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,766 | 41.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 668 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,009 | 8.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4,813 | 42.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 67 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 60 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (11901 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 908 | 8.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,920 | 34.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,989 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,589 | 22.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (11901 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 427 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 441 | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 359 | 4.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 181 | 2.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 644 | 8.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,576 | 45.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,864 | 23.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 380 | 4.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (11901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,554 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,213 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,864 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.06 | 2.38 |
Households (11901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,406 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,699 | 50.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,706 | 15.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,859 | 16.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,064 | 26.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,612 | 22.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,302 | 46.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.30 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (11901 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,705 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,122 | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,589 | 44.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 204 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,527 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,147 | 28.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (11901 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,817 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 336 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 423 | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,828 | 31.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,605 | 27.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,625 | 27.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (11901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,165 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,316 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,808 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,783 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 310 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,815 | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,658 | 55.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (11901 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,407 | 84.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,359 | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,935 | 67.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,223 | 28.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 104 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 201 | 4.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (11901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,696 | 76.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 251 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,634 | 3041.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,634 | 3041.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,634 | 3041.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,080 | 430.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 139 | 55.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,756 | 2293.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 36 | 14.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (11901 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,070 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,144 | 70.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,926 | 29.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,863 | 22.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,738 | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 76 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 249 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (11901 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,406 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,149 | 89.0% | 89.4% |
Riverhead, NY11901