Brightwaters
Village in Suffolk County, New York

Brightwaters is a village in Suffolk County, New York, with 3,181 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Bay Shore, 1.0 miles S.
- 3,181residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 3,294 / sq mipopulation density
- 11718main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Brightwaters
Brightwaters is an incorporated village located within the southwestern part of the Town of Islip in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 3,181 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Brightwaters
- Median household income
- $218,000
- Median home value
- $768,600
- Median rent
- $1,728/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Brightwaters had 3,181 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,181 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,294 per sq mi (1,272 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brightwaters at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 3,181 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.97 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7164° N, 73.2615° W |
| ZIP codes | 11718, 11706 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3608323 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brightwaters
- West Bay Shore1.0 mi S
- Bay Shore1.1 mi NE
- West Islip2.0 mi SW
- Islip2.6 mi E
- Baywood3.0 mi NW
- North Bay Shore3.0 mi N
- North Babylon3.5 mi W
- Babylon3.7 mi SW
- East Islip3.9 mi E
- Deer Park4.4 mi NW
- Islip Terrace4.6 mi NE
- Brentwood4.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brightwaters
What county is Brightwaters in?
Brightwaters is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of Brightwaters, NY?
3,181 people lived in Brightwaters at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brightwaters, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11718. Other ZIP codes: 11706.
What is the elevation of Brightwaters?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brightwaters?
West Bay Shore (1.0 mi), Bay Shore (1.1 mi), West Islip (2.0 mi), Islip (2.6 mi), Baywood (3.0 mi).
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