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ZIP 11971

Part of Southold, NY
Pop. 6,361·Suffolk County·43rd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$4,250/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+60.4%
vs US Median
+$2,285
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 11971 · $4,250
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,920
1 BR
$2,300
2 BR
$2,650
3 BR
$3,440
4 BR+
$3,640
Research median
$2,650/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$51,000/yr
At $4,250/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountySuffolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +60.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11971 (Southold, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 55.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,361
Median income
$129,507
Median age
48.7
Renters
15.7%
Age distribution
23%
19.2%
20.4%
25.4%
Under 1823%
18–3412%
35–5419.2%
55–6420.4%
65+25.4%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
80.4%
14.7%
White80.4%
Black0.7%
Hispanic14.7%
Asian3.2%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
19.5%
19.3%
55.2%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma19.5%
Some college19.3%
Bachelor's+55.2%
Housing tenure
84.3%
15.7%
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11971 in Southold, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$96,319 → $129,507
up 34.5%
Population
6,769 → 6,361
down 6.0%
Renter share
16.1% → 15.7%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
50.7% → 55.2%
+4.5 pts
Median age
53.4 → 48.7
-4.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $96,319 in 2021 to $129,507 more recently. The population has contracted by 6.0% since 2021, moving from about 6,769 residents to roughly 6,361. College-educated residents now make up 55.2% of adults here, versus 50.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 11971 covers Southold, NY. The median rent here is $4,250/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,650/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($129,507/yr), ZIP 11971 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11971?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11971 (Southold, NY) is $4,250. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11971 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11971's median rent of $4,250/mo is $2,285 (116%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11971 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11971 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #43 out of 341 ZIPs tracked at $4,250/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11971?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $170,000/year (~$82/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,250/mo in ZIP 11971. The local median household income is $129,507/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11971?

Rent in ZIP 11971 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 11971 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11971 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,250/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($129,507/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11971 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 11971 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.7% of ZIP 11971 households are renters, while 84.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11971 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11971 compare to the rest of Southold?

ZIP 11971 sits right at the Southold citywide median of $4,250/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11971 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11971 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $4,250/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 11971's median household income ($129,507/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11971 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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