Riverhead
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Riverhead is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 14,993 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Northville, 2.9 miles NE.
- 14,993residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 15.1 sq miland area · 39.1 km²
- 993 / sq mipopulation density
- 11901main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Riverhead
Riverhead (historically spelled River Head) is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located within the Town of Riverhead in Suffolk County, on the North Fork of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is the town seat of the Town of Riverhead and the de jure county seat of Suffolk County. The population was 14,993 at the time of the 2020 census.
Situated at the mouth of the Peconic River, which empties into Peconic Bay where the North and South Forks of Long Island split, the hamlet is the official county seat of Suffolk County. In the 1960s, most of the county offices moved to the CDP of Hauppauge in the towns of Islip and Smithtown in the more populous western half of the county – a move which still spurs attempts for the town of Riverhead to lead the way for the secession of the five easternmost towns in the county to form Peconic County.
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Living in Riverhead
- Median household income
- $83,008
- Median home value
- $457,400
- Median rent
- $2,045/mo
- Median age
- 44.6
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Riverhead had 14,993 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,993 |
|---|---|
| Density | 993 per sq mi (384 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Riverhead at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 14,993 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.09 sq mi (39.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.73 sq mi (4.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9513° N, 72.6761° W |
| ZIP codes | 11901, 11931 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3661973 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Riverhead
- Northville2.9 mi NE
- Riverside3.2 mi S
- Aquebogue3.7 mi E
- Baiting Hollow4.1 mi W
- Jamesport4.9 mi E
- Northampton5.3 mi S
- Calverton5.5 mi SW
- Flanders5.7 mi SE
- Laurel6.5 mi E
- Westhampton7.3 mi S
- Wading River7.4 mi W
- Mattituck7.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Riverhead
What county is Riverhead in?
Riverhead is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of Riverhead, NY?
14,993 people lived in Riverhead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Riverhead, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11901. Other ZIP codes: 11931.
What is the elevation of Riverhead?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Riverhead?
Northville (2.9 mi), Riverside (3.2 mi), Aquebogue (3.7 mi), Baiting Hollow (4.1 mi), Jamesport (4.9 mi).
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