Property taxes in Ridge, NY 11961

ZIP 11961 (Ridge) contains 5,808 parcels in Suffolk County, including 4,273 single-family homes. The median home value is $468,750.

Median home value

$469k

P10 $292k · P90 $682k

Single-family parcels

4,273

of 5,808 total

School districts in ZIP

serving residents here

School districts in ZIP 11961

Residents in Ridge (11961) are zoned across these school districts. The school portion of property tax is typically 60-75% of the total bill.

Longwood $9,972/yr · 5,026 parcels
Shoreham-Wading River $14,332/yr · 708 parcels
Riverhead $8,948/yr · 11 parcels
William Floyd $6,696/yr · 9 parcels
Patchogue-Medford $10,225/yr · 8 parcels

Towns covered by ZIP 11961

Brookhaven 5,771 parcels
Islip 13 parcels
Riverhead 12 parcels
Smithtown 3 parcels
Southold 3 parcels

Frequently asked questions

What is the average property tax in Ridge, NY 11961?

Property tax in ZIP 11961 varies by school district. The biggest factor is which school district your home falls into — within a ZIP, bills can vary 2-3x. Use the property tax calculator to get an exact estimate for any address.

What county is ZIP 11961 in?

ZIP 11961 falls within Suffolk County.

How do I lower property taxes in this ZIP?

File for exemptions (STAR, Enhanced STAR, Senior, Veterans) and consider a tax grievance if comparable homes nearby are assessed lower than yours.

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Methodology & sources

Parcels and assessment values: NY State Office of Real Property Services (ORPS) combined parcel file, roll year 2025.
ZIP-hamlet mapping: USPS ZIP code area + LI hamlet locality database.

Estimates only — not professional advice.