Montauk
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Montauk is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 4,318 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Napeague, 7.0 miles SW.
- 4,318residents (2020 Census)
- 33 ftelevation · 10 m
- 18.5 sq miland area · 47.9 km²
- 234 / sq mipopulation density
- 11954ZIP code
About Montauk
Montauk ( MON-tawk) is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in East Hampton and Suffolk County, New York, on the eastern end of the South Shore of Long Island in the United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 4,318.
The CDP encompasses an area that stretches approximately 13 miles (21 km) from Napeague to the easternmost tip of New York State at Montauk Point Light. The hamlet encompasses a small area about halfway between the two points.
Located at the tip of the South Fork peninsula of Long Island, 118 miles (190 km) east of New York City, Montauk has been used as an Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force base. The Montauk Point Light was the first lighthouse in New York state and is the fourth oldest active lighthouse in the United States.
Montauk is a major tourist destination with six state parks. It is particularly famous for its fishing, claiming to have more world saltwater fishing records than any other port in the world. Located 20 miles (32 km) off the Connecticut coast, it is home to the largest commercial and recreational fishing fleet in New York state.
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Living in Montauk
- Median household income
- $142,961
- Median home value
- $1,356,600
- Median rent
- $2,313/mo
- Median age
- 44.7
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Montauk had 4,318 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,318 |
|---|---|
| Density | 234 per sq mi (90 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Montauk at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,318 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.49 sq mi (47.9 km²) |
| Water area | 17.34 sq mi (44.92 km²) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0475° N, 71.9464° W |
| ZIP code | 11954 |
| Official website | ehamptonny.gov/333/Montauk |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3648054 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Montauk
- Napeague7.0 mi SW
- Amagansett10.6 mi SW
- Springs11.2 mi W
- East Hampton North13.7 mi SW
- Northwest Harbor14.5 mi W
- East Hampton14.6 mi SW
- Fishers Island15.4 mi N
- Wainscott17.3 mi W
- Sag Harbor18.2 mi W
- Orient18.3 mi W
- Shelter Island18.3 mi W
- Sagaponack18.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Montauk
What county is Montauk in?
Montauk is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of Montauk, NY?
4,318 people lived in Montauk at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Montauk, NY?
The ZIP code of Montauk is 11954.
What is the elevation of Montauk?
33 feet (10 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Montauk?
Napeague (7.0 mi), Amagansett (10.6 mi), Springs (11.2 mi), East Hampton North (13.7 mi), Northwest Harbor (14.5 mi).
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