Shelter Island Heights

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

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Shelter Island Heights is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 1,601 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dering Harbor, 2.7 miles N.

About Shelter Island Heights

Shelter Island Heights is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in the Town of Shelter Island, in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is located on the north side of Shelter Island, surrounding the village of Dering Harbor. The population was 1,601 at the time of the 2020 census.

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Living in Shelter Island Heights

Median household income
$113,091
Median home value
$1,157,200
Median age
70
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Shelter Island Heights, NY population

Shelter Island Heights had 1,601 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,601
Density297 per sq mi (115 per km²)

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

Shelter Island Heights at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountySuffolk County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,601 (2020)
Land area5.40 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Water area8.13 sq mi (21.06 km²)
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates41.0554° N, 72.3600° W
ZIP code11964
Census code (GEOID)3666850

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

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Frequently asked questions about Shelter Island Heights

What county is Shelter Island Heights in?

Shelter Island Heights is in Suffolk County, New York.

What is the population of Shelter Island Heights, NY?

1,601 people lived in Shelter Island Heights at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Shelter Island Heights, NY?

The ZIP code of Shelter Island Heights is 11964.

What is the elevation of Shelter Island Heights?

79 feet (24 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Shelter Island Heights?

Dering Harbor (2.7 mi), Greenport West (2.7 mi), Greenport (3.3 mi), North Haven (3.3 mi), Shelter Island (3.3 mi).

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