Sound Beach
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Sound Beach is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 7,416 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 177 ft (54 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Miller Place, 1.8 miles SW.
- 7,416residents (2020 Census)
- 177 ftelevation · 54 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 4,531 / sq mipopulation density
- 11789ZIP code
About Sound Beach
Sound Beach, established in 1929, is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the north part of the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sound Beach had a population of 7,416.
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Living in Sound Beach
- Median household income
- $132,008
- Median home value
- $428,700
- Median rent
- $3,343/mo
- Median age
- 43.5
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Sound Beach had 7,416 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,416 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,531 per sq mi (1,749 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sound Beach at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,416 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.64 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9629° N, 72.9708° W |
| ZIP code | 11789 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3668374 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sound Beach
- Miller Place1.8 mi SW
- Rocky Point2.4 mi SE
- Mount Sinai3.0 mi SW
- Shoreham3.3 mi E
- Port Jefferson4.5 mi W
- Middle Island5.0 mi S
- Belle Terre5.0 mi W
- East Shoreham5.1 mi E
- Terryville5.5 mi SW
- Port Jefferson Station5.5 mi SW
- Coram5.9 mi S
- Ridge6.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sound Beach
What county is Sound Beach in?
Sound Beach is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of Sound Beach, NY?
7,416 people lived in Sound Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sound Beach, NY?
The ZIP code of Sound Beach is 11789.
What is the elevation of Sound Beach?
177 feet (54 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sound Beach?
Miller Place (1.8 mi), Rocky Point (2.4 mi), Mount Sinai (3.0 mi), Shoreham (3.3 mi), Port Jefferson (4.5 mi).
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