ZIP code 11978
Where is ZIP code 11978?
Westhampton Beach, New York
Suffolk County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 11978 belongs to Westhampton Beach, New York in Suffolk County. 11978 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 631 and 934. About 4,705 people live in the 11978 area, where the median household income is $125,179. The closest ZIP codes are 11977 (Westhampton, 1.4 mi southwest), 11959 (Quogue, 2.5 mi east) and 11972 (Speonk, 3.1 mi west).
| ZIP code | 11978 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Westhampton Beach |
| Also accepted | W Hampton Bch |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 631, 934 |
| Coordinates | 40.8295, -72.6473 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 119 |
Population and income in 11978
| Population | 4,705 · higher than 58% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 463 · higher than 61% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.1 years · higher than 59% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $125,179 · higher than 83% of New York ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $82,765 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 58% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $1,054,000 · higher than 95% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,150 a month |
| Housing units | 4,037 |
| Households | 1,704 (2.68 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 88% / 12% |
| Land area | 10.17 sq mi (plus 2.38 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 11978. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 11978
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11977 | Westhampton, NY | 1.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 11959 | Quogue, NY | 2.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 11972 | Speonk, NY | 3.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 11960 | Remsenburg, NY | 3.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 11942 | East Quogue, NY | 3.6 mi E | Standard |
| 11941 | Eastport, NY | 4.2 mi W | Standard |
| 11940 | East Moriches, NY | 5.7 mi W | Standard |
| 11901 | Riverhead, NY | 6.7 mi N | Standard |
| 11946 | Hampton Bays, NY | 7.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 11931 | Aquebogue, NY | 8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 11949 | Manorville, NY | 8 mi W | Standard |
| 11934 | Center Moriches, NY | 8.1 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 11978 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 11978
123 MAIN ST
WESTHAMPTON BEACH NY 11978
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts W HAMPTON BCH as the city name for 11978. Avoid Quioque, W Hampton Beach, West Hampton Beach, West Hampton Dunes and Westhampton Dunes: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (11978-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 11978?
- 11978 is a Westhampton Beach, New York ZIP code. W Hampton Bch is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 11978 in?
- ZIP code 11978 is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 11978 in?
- 11978 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 11978?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 11978 use area codes 631 and 934.
- What is the population of ZIP code 11978?
- About 4,705 people live in ZIP code 11978, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 11978?
- The median household income in 11978 is $125,179 a year, higher than 83% of New York ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 11978?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 11978 are 11977 (Westhampton, 1.4 miles), 11959 (Quogue, 2.5 miles), 11972 (Speonk, 3.1 miles) and 11960 (Remsenburg, 3.4 miles).