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ZIP 11955

Part of Moriches, NY
Pop. 2,458·Suffolk County·214th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,385/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$420
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ZIP 11955 · $2,385
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,940
1 BR
$2,310
2 BR
$2,670
3 BR
$3,460
4 BR+
$3,660
Research median
$2,670/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,620/yr
At $2,385/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountySuffolk County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.7% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11955 (Moriches, NY) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,458
Median income
$79,844
Median age
52.4
Renters
53%
Age distribution
12.9%
23.6%
15.2%
18.4%
30%
Under 1812.9%
18–3423.6%
35–5415.2%
55–6418.4%
65+30%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
82.3%
12.6%
White82.3%
Black12.6%
Hispanic5.7%
Education (25+)
34.4%
29.6%
30.3%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma34.4%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+30.3%
Housing tenure
47%
53%
Owner47%
Renter53%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11955 in Moriches, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,148 → $79,844
up 20.7%
Population
2,863 → 2,458
down 14.1%
Renter share
54.1% → 53%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
37.8% → 30.3%
-7.5 pts
Median age
56.2 → 52.4
-3.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 11955 in Moriches, NY now reports about $79,844, up from $66,148 in 2021. The population has contracted by 14.1% since 2021, moving from about 2,863 residents to roughly 2,458. College-educated residents now make up 30.3% of adults here, versus 37.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 11955 covers Moriches, NY. The median rent here is $2,385/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,670/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($79,844/yr), ZIP 11955 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11955?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11955 (Moriches, NY) is $2,385. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11955 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11955's median rent of $2,385/mo is $420 (21%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11955 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11955 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #214 out of 344 ZIPs at $2,385/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11955?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,385/mo in ZIP 11955. The local median household income is $79,844/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11955?

Rent in ZIP 11955 has decreased 1.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 11955 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11955 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,385/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($79,844/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11955 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 11955 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53% of ZIP 11955 households are renters, while 47% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11955 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11955 compare to the rest of Moriches?

ZIP 11955 is pricier than Moriches as a whole. At $2,385/mo, it's $9 above the Moriches citywide median of $2,376/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11955 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11955 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,385/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 11955's median household income ($79,844/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11955 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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