Bay Shore

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

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Bay Shore is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 29,244 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brightwaters, 1.1 miles SW.

About Bay Shore

Bay Shore is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Islip, New York, United States. It is situated on the South Shore of Long Island, adjoining the Great South Bay. The population of the CDP was 29,244 at the time of the 2020 census.

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Median household income
$105,618
Median home value
$492,200
Median rent
$2,063/mo
Median age
34.6
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Bay Shore, NY population

Bay Shore had 29,244 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census29,244
Density5,151 per sq mi (1,989 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bay Shore at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountySuffolk County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population29,244 (2020)
Land area5.68 sq mi (14.7 km²)
Water area1.05 sq mi (2.71 km²)
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates40.7294° N, 73.2501° W
ZIP codes11718, 11706, 11751
Census code (GEOID)3604935

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Bay Shore

What county is Bay Shore in?

Bay Shore is in Suffolk County, New York.

What is the population of Bay Shore, NY?

29,244 people lived in Bay Shore at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Bay Shore, NY?

The main ZIP code is 11718. Other ZIP codes: 11706, 11751.

What is the elevation of Bay Shore?

16 feet (5 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Bay Shore?

Brightwaters (1.1 mi), Islip (1.8 mi), West Bay Shore (2.0 mi), North Bay Shore (2.2 mi), Baywood (2.7 mi).

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