Wading River
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Wading River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 7,731 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 92 ft (28 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Shoreham, 3.1 miles W.
- 7,731residents (2020 Census)
- 92 ftelevation · 28 m
- 9.8 sq miland area · 25.3 km²
- 790 / sq mipopulation density
- 11792ZIP code
About Wading River
Wading River is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Suffolk County, New York, United States, on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the 2020 census, Wading River had a population of 7,731. It is adjacent to Shoreham and shares a school district.
Most of Wading River lies within the Town of Riverhead, but a small portion is in the Town of Brookhaven. The name of the hamlet comes from the original Algonquian name for the area, Pauquaconsuk, meaning "the place where we wade for thick, round-shelled clams". It was also previously known as “Lonsefekwa”. "Wading in the River" or Wading River was adopted by the first English colonists.
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Living in Wading River
- Median household income
- $136,549
- Median home value
- $518,500
- Median age
- 46.7
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Wading River had 7,731 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,731 |
|---|---|
| Density | 790 per sq mi (305 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wading River at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,731 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.78 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Water area | 2.73 sq mi (7.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9539° N, 72.8170° W |
| ZIP code | 11792 |
| Official website | townofriverheadny.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3677772 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wading River
- East Shoreham3.1 mi W
- Calverton3.3 mi SE
- Baiting Hollow3.4 mi E
- Shoreham4.7 mi W
- Ridge5.0 mi SW
- Rocky Point6.3 mi W
- Manorville6.5 mi S
- Riverhead7.4 mi E
- Sound Beach8.0 mi W
- Middle Island8.2 mi SW
- Riverside8.3 mi SE
- Northampton8.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wading River
What county is Wading River in?
Wading River is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of Wading River, NY?
7,731 people lived in Wading River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wading River, NY?
The ZIP code of Wading River is 11792.
What is the elevation of Wading River?
92 feet (28 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wading River?
East Shoreham (3.1 mi), Calverton (3.3 mi), Baiting Hollow (3.4 mi), Shoreham (4.7 mi), Ridge (5.0 mi).
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