Fire Island
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Fire Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 777 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Saltaire, 0.6 miles NE.
- 777residents (2020 Census)
- 9.2 sq miland area · 23.7 km²
- 85 / sq mipopulation density
- 11770ZIP code
About Fire Island
Fire Island is the large center island of the outer barrier islands parallel to the South Shore of Long Island in the U.S. state of New York.
In 2012, Hurricane Sandy once again divided Fire Island into two islands. Together, these two islands are about 31 miles (50 km) long and vary between 520 and 1,310 feet (160 and 400 m) wide. The land area of Fire Island is 9.6 square miles (24.9 km2). The majority of the island's land is protected by Fire Island National Seashore, which was created in 1964 in response to a protest movement against the construction of a highway through the island. As of 2024, life for Fire Island visitors and residents was defined by restrictions on personal automobile use meant to preserve the island's unique character and ecosystems.
Fire Island is part of Suffolk County. It lies within the towns of Babylon, Islip, and Brookhaven, containing two villages and several hamlets. All parts of the island not within village limits are part of the Fire Island census-designated place (CDP), which had a permanent population of 777 at the 2020 census, though that expands to thousands of residents and tourists during the summer. The neighborhoods of Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines are known as gay-friendly tourist destinations.
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Living in Fire Island
- Median household income
- $84,688
- Median home value
- $784,100
- Median rent
- $1,328/mo
- Median age
- 49.7
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Fire Island had 777 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 777 |
|---|---|
| Density | 85 per sq mi (33 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fire Island at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 777 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.17 sq mi (23.7 km²) |
| Water area | 29.08 sq mi (75.31 km²) |
| Coordinates | 40.6366° N, 73.2049° W |
| ZIP code | 11770 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3625839 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fire Island
- Saltaire0.6 mi NE
- Ocean Beach2.6 mi E
- Captree2.8 mi W
- Oak Beach4.5 mi W
- West Bay Shore5.3 mi NW
- Great River6.0 mi NE
- East Islip6.3 mi N
- Brightwaters6.3 mi NW
- Islip6.5 mi N
- West Islip6.6 mi NW
- Bay Shore6.8 mi N
- Babylon7.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fire Island
What county is Fire Island in?
Fire Island is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of Fire Island, NY?
777 people lived in Fire Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fire Island, NY?
The ZIP code of Fire Island is 11770.
What towns are near Fire Island?
Saltaire (0.6 mi), Ocean Beach (2.6 mi), Captree (2.8 mi), Oak Beach (4.5 mi), West Bay Shore (5.3 mi).
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