Name: Zip Code 11967
Address: Brookhaven

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 11967 offers a tranquil setting with mostly single detached homes and townhouses built around 1976, featuring spacious three to four-bedroom options. Residents benefit from a reliable connection to the Mastic-Shirley station on the Montauk Branch, providing valuable rail access. The neighborhood has easy car parking, making commuting smooth for vehicle users. Several bus lines serve the area, supporting convenient public transit choices. Numerous grocery stores and a selection of nearby restaurants enhance daily life. The terrain is generally flat, which facilitates bicycling despite limited bike lanes. Overall, Zip Code 11967 presents a quiet environment with convenient amenities and good transportation links.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is very often the best mode of transportation in this area. Accessing a place to park is generally easy. However, traveling by public transit is very hard in this area. Nonetheless, there is the Yaphank and Mastic-Shirley with access to the Montauk Branch and Ronkonkoma Branch. The postal code is served by a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically close by. It is at times challenging for pedestrians to move around in this area as few daily errands can be run without a vehicle. Although there are a limited number of slopes, the bike is a somewhat poor means of transportation in this postal code because the bicycling network is not very comprehensive.

Services

High schools and primary schools are not abundant in Zip Code 11967, and thus not always within a short distance. In terms of food, it is convenient to reach the closest supermarket as a pedestrian in this area. There are also a few choices for those who care about restaurants and cafes in close proximity.

Character

Zip Code 11967 offers a slower-paced ambience. Zip Code 11967 is quiet, as the streets are quite tranquil - although there are still several noisier sections, especially around the airport (Brookhaven), Long Island Expy or the railway line.

Car friendly8.2

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.0

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly1.4

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants4.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive