Mount Sinai
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Mount Sinai is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 11,623 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Miller Place, 1.4 miles E.
- 11,623residents (2020 Census)
- 33 ftelevation · 10 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.5 km²
- 1,937 / sq mipopulation density
- 11766ZIP code
About Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located within the Town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mount Sinai had a population of 11,623. The hamlet is located on the North Shore of Long Island.
Mount Sinai was first settled in the 1660s and was known by the name of Old Mans until a name change in the 1840s. Initially an agricultural hamlet, it transitioned into a popular resort town in the late-19th century and developed into a suburb of New York City in the mid-20th century. While primarily a residential community, the hamlet contains Mount Sinai Harbor and its popular public beach, Cedar Beach.
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Living in Mount Sinai
- Median household income
- $162,188
- Median home value
- $661,200
- Median rent
- $3,088/mo
- Median age
- 46.6
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Mount Sinai had 11,623 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,623 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,937 per sq mi (748 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Sinai at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 11,623 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.00 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.44 sq mi (3.73 km²) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9418° N, 73.0202° W |
| ZIP code | 11766 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3649066 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Sinai
- Miller Place1.4 mi E
- Port Jefferson1.7 mi W
- Port Jefferson Station2.6 mi SW
- Terryville2.7 mi SW
- Belle Terre2.8 mi NW
- Sound Beach3.0 mi NE
- Poquott3.8 mi W
- East Setauket4.1 mi W
- Coram4.3 mi S
- Rocky Point4.4 mi E
- Middle Island5.0 mi SE
- Setauket5.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Sinai
What county is Mount Sinai in?
Mount Sinai is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of Mount Sinai, NY?
11,623 people lived in Mount Sinai at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Sinai, NY?
The ZIP code of Mount Sinai is 11766.
What is the elevation of Mount Sinai?
33 feet (10 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Sinai?
Miller Place (1.4 mi), Port Jefferson (1.7 mi), Port Jefferson Station (2.6 mi), Terryville (2.7 mi), Belle Terre (2.8 mi).
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