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ZIP code 11978 · Suffolk County

Property taxes in Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

ZIP 11978 (Westhampton Beach) has 90 parcels in Suffolk County, including 47 single-family homes. The median home is valued at $523,000.

Median home value
$523k
Most homes $281k to $960k
Single-family homes
47
of 90 parcels
School districts
5
serving this ZIP code
School districts

School districts in ZIP 11978

Homes in Westhampton Beach (11978) are zoned into these school districts. The school portion is typically 60–75% of the bill, so the district on your tax bill matters more than the ZIP on your mail.

  1. Riverhead30 parcels in this ZIP $8,94830 parcels
  2. William Floyd9 parcels in this ZIP $6,6969 parcels
  3. Eastport-South Manor5 parcels in this ZIP $13,6755 parcels
  4. Farmingdale4 parcels in this ZIP $10,2634 parcels
  5. East Moriches4 parcels in this ZIP $12,6374 parcels
Towns

Towns in ZIP 11978

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average property tax in Westhampton Beach, NY 11978?

It depends on the school district. Within one ZIP code, bills can differ two- or threefold between districts. Use the property tax calculator for an estimate on any address.

What county is ZIP 11978 in?

ZIP 11978 is in Suffolk County.

How do I lower property taxes in this ZIP code?

Apply for every exemption you qualify for (STAR, Enhanced STAR, senior, veterans) and consider a tax grievance if comparable homes nearby are assessed lower than yours.

Method

Methodology and sources

  • Parcels and assessment values: NY State Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS) combined parcel file, roll year 2025.
  • ZIP to hamlet names: USPS ZIP code areas and Long Island hamlet names.

Estimates only, not professional advice.