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ZIP 11937

Pop. 21,882·Suffolk County·1st most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$36,019/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.9%
Month-over-Month
-6.5%
vs US Median
+$34,054
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 11937 · $36,019
More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$432,228/yr
At $36,019/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountySuffolk County
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.9% YoY, -6.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11937 (East Hampton, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 52.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,882
Median income
$129,883
Median age
46.2
Renters
23.1%
Age distribution
18%
15.6%
26.7%
16.7%
23.1%
Under 1818%
18–3415.6%
35–5426.7%
55–6416.7%
65+23.1%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
59.9%
33.8%
White59.9%
Black1.5%
Hispanic33.8%
Asian2%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
21.6%
19.1%
52.3%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma21.6%
Some college19.1%
Bachelor's+52.3%
Housing tenure
76.9%
23.1%
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11937 in East Hampton, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$30,656 → $36,019
up 17.5%
Income
$124,469 → $129,883
up 4.3%
Population
20,819 → 21,882
up 5.1%
Renter share
19% → 23.1%
+4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
54.6% → 52.3%
-2.3 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 11937 in East Hampton, NY paid around $30,656 a month. That figure now sits near $36,019, up 17.5% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $124,469 in 2021 to $129,883 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 11937 in East Hampton, NY adding about 1,063 residents over the five-year window, up 5.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 19% to 23.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 54.6% to 52.3% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 11937 in East Hampton, NY market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 11937 covers East Hampton, NY. The median rent here is $36,019/mo as of July 2026.

At 333% of local median household income ($129,883/yr), ZIP 11937 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11937?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11937 (East Hampton, NY) is $36,019. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11937 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11937's median rent of $36,019/mo is $34,054 (1733%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11937 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11937 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #1 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $36,019/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11937?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $1,441,000/year (~$693/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $36,019/mo in ZIP 11937. The local median household income is $129,883/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11937?

Rent in ZIP 11937 has decreased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 11937 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11937 is considered expensive for renters. At $36,019/mo, rent takes approximately 333% of the local median household income ($129,883/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11937 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11937 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.1% of ZIP 11937 households are renters, while 76.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11937 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 11937 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11937 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
333%
EXPENSIVE

At $36,019/mo, rent takes ~333% of ZIP 11937's median household income ($129,883/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11937 333%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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