Great River
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Great River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 2,005 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Islip, 1.9 miles NW.
- 2,005residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.8 km²
- 479 / sq mipopulation density
- 11739main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Great River
Great River is a suburban hamlet and Census-designated place (CDP) located within the Town of Islip in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 2,005 at the time of the 2020 census.
The community's name is a translation of "Connetquot," an Algonquian word for "Great River." Prior to the 1900s Great River was primarily home to wealthy families on mansion estates.
Great River's buildings include a New York City–style steak house in a turn of the century (20th) Public house, a delicatessen, a rural delivery post office and the Great River Fire Department.
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Living in Great River
- Median household income
- $136,071
- Median home value
- $802,800
- Median rent
- $2,750/mo
- Median age
- 53.1
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Great River had 2,005 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,005 |
|---|---|
| Density | 479 per sq mi (185 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Great River at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,005 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.19 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.61 sq mi (4.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7139° N, 73.1545° W |
| ZIP codes | 11739, 11730, 11769 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3630235 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Great River
- East Islip1.9 mi NW
- Oakdale2.0 mi NE
- West Sayville2.8 mi NE
- North Great River3.0 mi N
- Islip Terrace3.0 mi NW
- Islip3.4 mi W
- Sayville4.3 mi NE
- Bohemia4.5 mi N
- Ocean Beach4.7 mi S
- Bay Shore5.1 mi W
- Central Islip5.3 mi NW
- Saltaire5.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Great River
What county is Great River in?
Great River is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of Great River, NY?
2,005 people lived in Great River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Great River, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11739. Other ZIP codes: 11730, 11769.
What is the elevation of Great River?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Great River?
East Islip (1.9 mi), Oakdale (2.0 mi), West Sayville (2.8 mi), North Great River (3.0 mi), Islip Terrace (3.0 mi).
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