Shelter Island Heights
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

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.
- 1,601residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.0 km²
- 297 / sq mipopulation density
- 11964ZIP code
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 had 1,601 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,601 |
|---|---|
| Density | 297 per sq mi (115 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shelter Island Heights at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,601 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.40 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Water area | 8.13 sq mi (21.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0554° N, 72.3600° W |
| ZIP code | 11964 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3666850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shelter Island Heights
- Dering Harbor2.7 mi N
- Greenport West2.7 mi NW
- Greenport3.3 mi N
- North Haven3.3 mi SE
- Shelter Island3.3 mi E
- Southold3.7 mi W
- Noyack5.2 mi S
- East Marion5.5 mi N
- Peconic5.6 mi W
- Sag Harbor5.6 mi SE
- Cutchogue7.0 mi W
- New Suffolk7.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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