Shelter Island
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Shelter Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 1,602 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Haven, 2.4 miles S.
- 1,602residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.0 km²
- 244 / sq mipopulation density
- 11964main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Shelter Island
Shelter Island is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) within the Town of Shelter Island in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 1,602 at the time of the 2020 census.
The community is on Shelter Island, between the North and South Forks of Long Island, and is reachable only by ferry. Many of the properties are owned by wealthy New York City residents who use the island as a weekend retreat. Shelter Island is characterized by a quieter and less social lifestyle than that of the nearby Hamptons.
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Living in Shelter Island
- Median household income
- $165,734
- Median home value
- $1,025,400
- Median age
- 41.3
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Shelter Island had 1,602 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,602 |
|---|---|
| Density | 244 per sq mi (94 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shelter Island at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,602 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.55 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Water area | 6.24 sq mi (16.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0553° N, 72.2971° W |
| ZIP codes | 11964, 11965 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3666828 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shelter Island
- North Haven2.4 mi S
- Shelter Island Heights3.3 mi W
- Dering Harbor3.4 mi NW
- Sag Harbor4.2 mi S
- Greenport4.9 mi NW
- Northwest Harbor4.9 mi SE
- Greenport West5.2 mi NW
- Noyack5.5 mi SW
- East Marion5.9 mi NW
- Orient6.3 mi N
- Southold6.9 mi W
- Wainscott7.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shelter Island
What county is Shelter Island in?
Shelter Island is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of Shelter Island, NY?
1,602 people lived in Shelter Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shelter Island, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11964. Other ZIP codes: 11965.
What is the elevation of Shelter Island?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shelter Island?
North Haven (2.4 mi), Shelter Island Heights (3.3 mi), Dering Harbor (3.4 mi), Sag Harbor (4.2 mi), Greenport (4.9 mi).
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