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ZIP 11946

Pop. 15,819·Suffolk County·1st most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$13,026/mo
Year-over-Year
+50.2%
Month-over-Month
-21.1%
vs US Median
+$11,061
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 11946 · $13,026
More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$156,312/yr
At $13,026/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountySuffolk County
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 50.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+50.2% YoY, -21.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11946 (Hampton Bays, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 47.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,819
Median income
$133,918
Median age
44.1
Renters
18.1%
Age distribution
19.9%
17.7%
27%
13.5%
21.9%
Under 1819.9%
18–3417.7%
35–5427%
55–6413.5%
65+21.9%
Gender
53.4%
46.6%
Male53.4%
Female46.6%
Race & ethnicity
71.8%
26.7%
White71.8%
Black0.5%
Hispanic26.7%
Asian3.6%
Education (25+)
19.6%
22.6%
47.2%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma19.6%
Some college22.6%
Bachelor's+47.2%
Housing tenure
81.9%
18.1%
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11946 in Hampton Bays, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$103,996 → $133,918
up 28.8%
Population
17,027 → 15,819
down 7.1%
Renter share
27.5% → 18.1%
-9.4 pts
Bachelor's+
38.6% → 47.2%
+8.6 pts
Median age
43.1 → 44.1
+1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $133,918 today, compared with $103,996 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 17,027 to 15,819 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.1% change. About 18.1% of households rent today, against 27.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 38.6% to 47.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 11946 covers Hampton Bays, NY. The median rent here is $13,026/mo as of July 2026.

At 117% of local median household income ($133,918/yr), ZIP 11946 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 50.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11946?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11946 (Hampton Bays, NY) is $13,026. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11946 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11946's median rent of $13,026/mo is $11,061 (563%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11946 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11946 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #1 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $13,026/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11946?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $521,000/year (~$250/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $13,026/mo in ZIP 11946. The local median household income is $133,918/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11946?

Rent in ZIP 11946 has increased 50.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11946 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11946 is considered expensive for renters. At $13,026/mo, rent takes approximately 117% of the local median household income ($133,918/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11946 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11946 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.1% of ZIP 11946 households are renters, while 81.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11946 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11946 compare to the rest of Hampton Bays?

ZIP 11946 sits right at the Hampton Bays citywide median of $13,026/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11946 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11946 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
117%
EXPENSIVE

At $13,026/mo, rent takes ~117% of ZIP 11946's median household income ($133,918/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11946 117%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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