11978

Westhampton Beach, NY

Total Population

3,969

Median Household Income

$120,909

Median Home Value

$856,000

Median Rent

$2,285

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$120,909

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$856,000

101.7% above state median

Rent

$2,285

100% above state median

Median Age

45.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Westhampton Beach, NY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 57.8% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 45.6 years, likely more established households.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$120,909

+60.9% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-49,249,621

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.55 people

Total Households

1,506

Family Households

49.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Finance

27.5%

#2 Industry

Education

21.2%

#3 Industry

Construction

19.4%

Total Employed Residents:963

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

10.3%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

8.7%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

4.3%

70 workers

Public Transit

4.4%

71 workers

Total Commuting Workers:1,630

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

95.4%

1,931 employed

Labor Force

2,035

94 unemployed

Median Age

45.6 years

Per Capita Income

$82,752

Poverty Rate

10.4%

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