Stony Brook
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Stony Brook is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 13,467 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 89 ft (27 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stony Brook University, 0.3 miles NE.
- 13,467residents (2020 Census)
- 89 ftelevation · 27 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.1 km²
- 2,313 / sq mipopulation density
- 11790main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Stony Brook
Stony Brook is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York, United States, on the North Shore of Long Island. Begun in the colonial era as an agricultural enclave, the hamlet experienced growth first as a resort town and then to its current state as one of Long Island's major tourist towns and centers of education. Despite being referred to as a village by residents and tourists alike, Stony Brook has never been legally incorporated by the state. As of the 2020 census, Stony Brook had a population of 13,467.
The CDP is adjacent to the main campus of Stony Brook University, the largest public university in New York by area, and also The Stony Brook School, a private college preparatory school. It is also home to the Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages and the Stony Brook Village Center, a privately maintained commercial center planned in the style of a traditional New England village.
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Living in Stony Brook
- Median household income
- $174,872
- Median home value
- $623,300
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 44.9
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Stony Brook had 13,467 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,467 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,313 per sq mi (893 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stony Brook at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 13,467 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.82 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9078° N, 73.1275° W |
| ZIP codes | 11790, 11794 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3671608 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stony Brook
- Stony Brook University0.3 mi NE
- Head of the Harbor1.9 mi W
- East Setauket2.0 mi NE
- St. James2.5 mi SW
- Nissequogue3.1 mi W
- Setauket3.4 mi N
- Port Jefferson Station3.5 mi E
- Lake Grove3.5 mi S
- Centereach3.6 mi SE
- Poquott3.7 mi NE
- Old Field4.1 mi N
- Terryville4.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Stony Brook
What county is Stony Brook in?
Stony Brook is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of Stony Brook, NY?
13,467 people lived in Stony Brook at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stony Brook, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11790. Other ZIP codes: 11794.
What is the elevation of Stony Brook?
89 feet (27 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stony Brook?
Stony Brook University (0.3 mi), Head of the Harbor (1.9 mi), East Setauket (2.0 mi), St. James (2.5 mi), Nissequogue (3.1 mi).
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