Middle Island

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

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Middle Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 10,546 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gordon Heights, 2.1 miles S.

About Middle Island

Middle Island is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located within the Town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 10,546 at the time of the 2020 census.

The community is situated between the hamlets of Coram and Ridge to the west and east, respectively – and the hamlets of Rocky Point and Yaphank to the north and south, respectively. The name derives from the fact that it lies approximately halfway between the eastern and western ends of Long Island (Montauk Point and the East River) as well as halfway between the northern and southern boundaries (the Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean).

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Median household income
$85,480
Median home value
$383,500
Median rent
$1,868/mo
Median age
43.9
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Middle Island, NY population

Middle Island had 10,546 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census10,546
Density1,283 per sq mi (495 per km²)

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

Middle Island at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountySuffolk County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population10,546 (2020)
Land area8.22 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Water area0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²)
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates40.8925° N, 72.9512° W
ZIP code11953
Census code (GEOID)3646976

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

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Frequently asked questions about Middle Island

What county is Middle Island in?

Middle Island is in Suffolk County, New York.

What is the population of Middle Island, NY?

10,546 people lived in Middle Island at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Middle Island, NY?

The ZIP code of Middle Island is 11953.

What is the elevation of Middle Island?

82 feet (25 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Middle Island?

Gordon Heights (2.1 mi), Coram (3.0 mi), Rocky Point (3.4 mi), Ridge (3.5 mi), Miller Place (4.1 mi).

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