ZIP Code 11965 - Shelter Island Heights New York
Overview
ZIP Code 11965 is located in Shelter Island Heights New York. Portions of 11965 are also in Dering Harbor and Shelter Island and Shelter Island (town). 11965 is entirely within Suffolk County. Regionally, 11965 is located in Metro New York City.
ZIP Code 11965 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Shelter Island Heights |
| Primary County | Suffolk County |
| ZIP Code Type | PO Box |
| Population (2022) | 491 |
| Area Code(s) | 631 / 934 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 11965 Map
11965 Demographics
11965 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New York. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 11965 is White. The current unemployment level in 11965 is 4.4%.
| Population | 491 |
| Population Growth Rate | -22.54% |
| Population Density | 82 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 298 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $91,831 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
11965 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 560 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
11965 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 4 | 0.79% |
| Bachelor Degree | 195 | 38.54% |
| High School Diploma | 86 | 17% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 55 | 10.87% |
| Associates Degree | 59 | 11.66% |
| Masters Degree | 47 | 9.29% |
| Professional Degree | 20 | 3.95% |
| Doctorate Degree | 40 | 7.91% |
11965 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.07584381, -72.34259033 |
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| Cities/Towns in 11965 | |
| Region | Metro New York City |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 6 Square Miles |
11965 Schools
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11965 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 84a - Cape Cod and Islands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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