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ZIP 11968

Pop. 15,312·Suffolk County·1st most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$42,058/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
+$40,093
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ZIP 11968 · $42,058
More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$504,696/yr
At $42,058/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountySuffolk County
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 17.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.9% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11968 (Southampton, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 59.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,312
Median income
$156,219
Median age
50.2
Renters
15.1%
Age distribution
18.7%
13.6%
24.2%
15.4%
28.2%
Under 1818.7%
18–3413.6%
35–5424.2%
55–6415.4%
65+28.2%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
69.5%
16.6%
White69.5%
Black7.8%
Hispanic16.6%
Asian2.3%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
18.5%
19.3%
59.2%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma18.5%
Some college19.3%
Bachelor's+59.2%
Housing tenure
84.9%
15.1%
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11968 in Southampton, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$25,527 → $42,058
up 64.8%
Income
$128,913 → $156,219
up 21.2%
Population
13,481 → 15,312
up 13.6%
Renter share
17% → 15.1%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
60.5% → 59.2%
-1.3 pts
Median age
50.9 → 50.2
-0.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 11968 in Southampton, NY has climbed from $25,527 to $42,058, a 64.8% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $128,913 to $156,219 across the same window, up 21.2% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 13.6% since 2021, moving from about 13,481 residents to roughly 15,312. Renters now make up 15.1% of households, compared with 17% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 11968 in Southampton, NY look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 11968 covers Southampton, NY. The median rent here is $42,058/mo as of July 2026.

At 323% of local median household income ($156,219/yr), ZIP 11968 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11968?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11968 (Southampton, NY) is $42,058. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11968 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11968's median rent of $42,058/mo is $40,093 (2040%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11968 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11968 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #1 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $42,058/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11968?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $1,682,000/year (~$809/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $42,058/mo in ZIP 11968. The local median household income is $156,219/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11968?

Rent in ZIP 11968 has increased 17.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11968 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11968 is considered expensive for renters. At $42,058/mo, rent takes approximately 323% of the local median household income ($156,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11968 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11968 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.1% of ZIP 11968 households are renters, while 84.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11968 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11968 compare to the rest of Southampton?

ZIP 11968 is pricier than Southampton as a whole. At $42,058/mo, it's $24,575 above the Southampton citywide median of $17,483/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11968 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11968 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
323%
EXPENSIVE

At $42,058/mo, rent takes ~323% of ZIP 11968's median household income ($156,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11968 323%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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