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ZIP 11942

Pop. 5,406·Suffolk County·1st most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$14,500/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-33.1%
vs US Median
+$12,535
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 11942 · $14,500
More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$174,000/yr
At $14,500/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountySuffolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -33.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11942 (East Quogue, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 49.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,406
Median income
$93,710
Median age
54.5
Renters
21.2%
Age distribution
16.5%
13.3%
20.4%
25.8%
23.9%
Under 1816.5%
18–3413.3%
35–5420.4%
55–6425.8%
65+23.9%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
85.2%
13.2%
White85.2%
Hispanic13.2%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
18.7%
26.7%
49.5%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma18.7%
Some college26.7%
Bachelor's+49.5%
Housing tenure
78.8%
21.2%
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11942 in East Quogue, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$91,941 → $93,710
up 1.9%
Population
5,428 → 5,406
down 0.4%
Renter share
11.5% → 21.2%
+9.7 pts
Bachelor's+
46.3% → 49.5%
+3.2 pts
Median age
52.4 → 54.5
+2.1 yrs

Median household income grew from $91,941 to $93,710 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% shift. About 21.2% of households rent today, against 11.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 46.3% to 49.5%.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11942 covers East Quogue, NY. The median rent here is $14,500/mo as of May 2026.

At 186% of local median household income ($93,710/yr), ZIP 11942 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11942?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11942 (East Quogue, NY) is $14,500. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11942 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11942's median rent of $14,500/mo is $12,535 (638%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11942 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11942 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #1 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $14,500/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11942?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $580,000/year (~$279/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $14,500/mo in ZIP 11942. The local median household income is $93,710/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11942?

Rent in ZIP 11942 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 11942 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11942 is considered expensive for renters. At $14,500/mo, rent takes approximately 186% of the local median household income ($93,710/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11942 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11942 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.2% of ZIP 11942 households are renters, while 78.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11942 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11942 compare to the rest of East Quogue?

ZIP 11942 is pricier than East Quogue as a whole. At $14,500/mo, it's $1,500 above the East Quogue citywide median of $13,000/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11942 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11942 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
186%
EXPENSIVE

At $14,500/mo, rent takes ~186% of ZIP 11942's median household income ($93,710/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11942 186%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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