Ronkonkoma

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

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Ronkonkoma is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 18,955 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bohemia, 1.9 miles S.

About Ronkonkoma

Ronkonkoma ( ron-KONG-kə-mə) is a 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 18,955 at the time of the 2020 census.

The Ronkonkoma post office has the ZIP Code 11779 and serves the CDP along with portions of several adjacent hamlets and CDPs.

The hamlet is also home to Long Island MacArthur Airport, which is owned and operated by the Town of Islip. The New York Air Route Traffic Control Center is located at the airport.

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Living in Ronkonkoma

Median household income
$121,673
Median home value
$489,100
Median rent
$2,345/mo
Median age
38.2
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Ronkonkoma, NY population

Ronkonkoma had 18,955 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census18,955
Density2,338 per sq mi (903 per km²)

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

Ronkonkoma at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountySuffolk County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population18,955 (2020)
Land area8.11 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Water area0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²)
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates40.8035° N, 73.1245° W
ZIP codes11779, 11716, 11749
Census code (GEOID)3663473

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

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Frequently asked questions about Ronkonkoma

What county is Ronkonkoma in?

Ronkonkoma is in Suffolk County, New York.

What is the population of Ronkonkoma, NY?

18,955 people lived in Ronkonkoma at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Ronkonkoma, NY?

The main ZIP code is 11779. Other ZIP codes: 11716, 11749.

What is the elevation of Ronkonkoma?

112 feet (34 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Ronkonkoma?

Bohemia (1.9 mi), Lake Ronkonkoma (1.9 mi), Islandia (2.4 mi), Holbrook (2.9 mi), Nesconset (3.3 mi).

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