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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 11972: Trends in Racial Composition from 2013 to 2022
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 11972, located in Remsenburg-Speonk, New York, is classified as a "Low Diversity" community with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The area has a population of 477 and a median income of $111,254.
Over the past decade, this zip code has maintained its status as a "White Majority" area. From 2013 to 2017, the area was classified as having "Moderate Diversity" with a white population of 63-71%, a Hispanic presence of 16-20%, and a Black population of 2-7%. Between 2018 and 2020, the community transitioned back towards "Low Diversity," with the white population increasing to 76-77%. In 2021 and 2022, the area solidified its "Low Diversity" status, with the white population reaching 87% in 2021 and 92% in 2022.
The median income in this zip code has fluctuated over the years, showing an overall upward trend. From 2013 to 2019, there was a steady increase from $102,356 to $129,860. In 2020, there was a slight dip to $120,642. In 2021, there was a sharp increase to $151,398, the highest in the decade. In 2022, there was a significant drop to $111,254.
Population trends show a general decline from 801 in 2014 to 477 in 2022.
The demographic trends in this zip code appear to run counter to national trends towards increasing diversity. The area's high median income and predominantly white population suggest it may be an enclave of affluence.
The recent increase in the white population percentage, coupled with a significant drop in median income, could indicate a shift in the local economy or housing market. This might be driven by factors such as changing employment opportunities, housing costs, or broader demographic shifts in the surrounding region.
Zip code 11972 has evolved from a moderately diverse, affluent area to a less diverse but still wealthy community over the past decade. The reasons behind this trend towards homogeneity would be worth further investigation to understand the local dynamics at play.
