Fishers Island
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Fishers Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 424 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Groton Long Point, 3.3 miles N.
- 424residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.5 km²
- 105 / sq mipopulation density
- 06390ZIP code
About Fishers Island
Fishers Island is an island within the town of Southold in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It lies at the eastern end of Long Island Sound, two miles (3 km) off the southeastern coast of Connecticut, across Fishers Island Sound. The census-designated place (CDP) of Fishers Island is coterminous with the island.
Having a length of approximately nine miles (14 km) and a width of one mile (1.6 km), the island is located roughly 11 miles (18 km) from the tip of Long Island at Orient Point; two miles (3 km) each from Napatree Point at the southwestern tip of Rhode Island and Groton Long Point in Connecticut; and about seven miles (11 km) southeast of New London, Connecticut. It is accessible from New London by plane and regular ferry service.
At the time of the 2020 census, Fishers Island had a population of 424. Seasonal residents bring the population to about 2,000 during peak summer months.
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- Median household income
- $98,125
- Median age
- 46.6
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Fishers Island had 424 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 424 |
|---|---|
| Density | 105 per sq mi (40 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fishers Island at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 424 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.06 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2677° N, 71.9928° W |
| ZIP code | 06390 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3625923 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fishers Island
- Groton Long Point, CT3.3 mi N
- Noank, CT4.8 mi N
- Poquonock Bridge, CT4.8 mi N
- Groton, CT5.5 mi NW
- Mystic, CT6.3 mi N
- Long Hill, CT6.4 mi NW
- Stonington, CT6.7 mi NE
- New London, CT7.0 mi NW
- Old Mystic, CT8.0 mi N
- Watch Hill, RI8.3 mi NE
- Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT9.2 mi NW
- Misquamicut, RI9.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Fishers Island
What county is Fishers Island in?
Fishers Island is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of Fishers Island, NY?
424 people lived in Fishers Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fishers Island, NY?
The ZIP code of Fishers Island is 06390.
What is the elevation of Fishers Island?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fishers Island?
Groton Long Point (3.3 mi), Noank (4.8 mi), Poquonock Bridge (4.8 mi), Groton (5.5 mi), Mystic (6.3 mi).
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