East Moriches
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
East Moriches is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 5,946 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eastport, 2.1 miles NE.
- 5,946residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.1 km²
- 1,095 / sq mipopulation density
- 11940main ZIP code (2 in total)
About East Moriches
East Moriches ( moh-RITCH-iz) is a hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, United States near the south coast of Long Island. As of the 2020 census, East Moriches had a population of 5,946.
The name Moriches comes from Meritces, a Native American who owned land on The Moriches Neck.
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Living in East Moriches
- Median household income
- $139,222
- Median home value
- $664,100
- Median rent
- $2,314/mo
- Median age
- 44
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East Moriches had 5,946 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,946 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,095 per sq mi (423 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Moriches at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,946 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.43 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8088° N, 72.7566° W |
| ZIP codes | 11940, 11934 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3622546 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Moriches
- Eastport2.1 mi NE
- Center Moriches2.2 mi W
- Remsenburg-Speonk2.7 mi E
- West Hampton Dunes3.1 mi SE
- Moriches3.7 mi W
- Manorville4.0 mi NW
- Mastic4.8 mi W
- Mastic Beach5.1 mi SW
- Westhampton5.7 mi NE
- Westhampton Beach5.8 mi E
- Northampton6.0 mi NE
- Shirley6.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about East Moriches
What county is East Moriches in?
East Moriches is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of East Moriches, NY?
5,946 people lived in East Moriches at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East Moriches, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11940. Other ZIP codes: 11934.
What is the elevation of East Moriches?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near East Moriches?
Eastport (2.1 mi), Center Moriches (2.2 mi), Remsenburg-Speonk (2.7 mi), West Hampton Dunes (3.1 mi), Moriches (3.7 mi).
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