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ZIP 11978

Pop. 4,705·Suffolk County·1st most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$27,715/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.6%
vs US Median
+$25,750
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 11978 · $27,715
More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$332,580/yr
At $27,715/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountySuffolk County
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11978 (Westhampton Beach, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 57.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,705
Median income
$125,179
Median age
45.1
Renters
11.8%
Age distribution
18%
21%
18.6%
15.5%
26.9%
Under 1818%
18–3421%
35–5418.6%
55–6415.5%
65+26.9%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
70.2%
White70.2%
Black7.6%
Hispanic11.8%
Asian1.7%
Other8.7%
Education (25+)
21%
16.4%
57.5%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma21%
Some college16.4%
Bachelor's+57.5%
Housing tenure
88.2%
Owner88.2%
Renter11.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11978 in Westhampton Beach, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$101,444 → $125,179
up 23.4%
Population
3,636 → 4,705
up 29.4%
Renter share
22.3% → 11.8%
-10.5 pts
Bachelor's+
55.2% → 57.5%
+2.3 pts
Median age
45.8 → 45.1
-0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 11978 in Westhampton Beach, NY now reports about $125,179, up from $101,444 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 11978 in Westhampton Beach, NY adding about 1,069 residents over the five-year window, up 29.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 22.3% to 11.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 55.2% to 57.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 11978 covers Westhampton Beach, NY. The median rent here is $27,715/mo as of June 2026.

At 266% of local median household income ($125,179/yr), ZIP 11978 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 11978?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11978 (Westhampton Beach, NY) is $27,715. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11978 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11978's median rent of $27,715/mo is $25,750 (1310%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11978 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11978 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #1 out of 341 ZIPs tracked at $27,715/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11978?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $1,109,000/year (~$533/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $27,715/mo in ZIP 11978. The local median household income is $125,179/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11978?

Rent in ZIP 11978 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 11978 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11978 is considered expensive for renters. At $27,715/mo, rent takes approximately 266% of the local median household income ($125,179/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11978 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11978 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 11.8% of ZIP 11978 households are renters, while 88.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11978 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 11978 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11978 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
266%
EXPENSIVE

At $27,715/mo, rent takes ~266% of ZIP 11978's median household income ($125,179/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11978 266%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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