Brightwaters

Village in Suffolk County, New York

Aerial view of Brightwaters, New York
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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.

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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Median household income
$218,000
Median home value
$768,600
Median rent
$1,728/mo
Median age
41.8
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Brightwaters, NY population

Brightwaters had 3,181 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,181
Density3,294 per sq mi (1,272 per km²)

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

Brightwaters at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountySuffolk County
TypeVillage
Population3,181 (2020)
Land area0.97 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates40.7164° N, 73.2615° W
ZIP codes11718, 11706
Census code (GEOID)3608323

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

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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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