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ZIP 11954

Part of Montauk, NY
Pop. 4,223·Suffolk County·1st most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$31,583/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-15.4%
vs US Median
+$29,653
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ZIP 11954 · $31,583
More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$378,996/yr
At $31,583/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountySuffolk County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11954 (Montauk, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 53.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,223
Median income
$142,961
Median age
44.7
Renters
21.3%
Age distribution
21%
15.5%
24.8%
18.7%
20%
Under 1821%
18–3415.5%
35–5424.8%
55–6418.7%
65+20%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
91.5%
White91.5%
Black1.3%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian0.6%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
18%
25.2%
53.1%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma18%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+53.1%
Housing tenure
78.7%
21.3%
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11954 in Montauk, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$135,927 → $142,961
up 5.2%
Population
4,272 → 4,223
down 1.1%
Renter share
16.6% → 21.3%
+4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
47% → 53.1%
+6.1 pts
Median age
51.8 → 44.7
-7.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $142,961 today, compared with $135,927 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 11954 in Montauk, NY losing about 49 residents over the five-year window, down 1.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 16.6% to 21.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 47% to 53.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11954 covers Montauk, NY. The median rent here is $31,583/mo as of May 2026.

At 265% of local median household income ($142,961/yr), ZIP 11954 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 11954?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11954 (Montauk, NY) is $31,583. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11954 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11954's median rent of $31,583/mo is $29,653 (1536%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11954 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11954 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #1 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $31,583/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11954?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $1,263,000/year (~$607/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $31,583/mo in ZIP 11954. The local median household income is $142,961/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11954?

Rent in ZIP 11954 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 11954 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11954 is considered expensive for renters. At $31,583/mo, rent takes approximately 265% of the local median household income ($142,961/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11954 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11954 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.3% of ZIP 11954 households are renters, while 78.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11954 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 11954 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11954 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
265%
EXPENSIVE

At $31,583/mo, rent takes ~265% of ZIP 11954's median household income ($142,961/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11954 265%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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