Water Mill
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Water Mill is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 2,506 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bridgehampton, 2.7 miles NE.
- 2,506residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 10.6 sq miland area · 27.4 km²
- 237 / sq mipopulation density
- 11976main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Water Mill
Water Mill is a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP) within the Town of Southampton on Long Island in Suffolk County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Water Mill had a population of 2,506. Its ZIP Code is 11976.
As of 2024, Water Mill is the third most expensive ZIP Code in the United States and the second most expensive ZIP code in New York State. The median home price was $5,885,000.
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Living in Water Mill
- Median household income
- $186,875
- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Median rent
- $3,200/mo
- Median age
- 54.9
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Water Mill had 2,506 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,506 |
|---|---|
| Density | 237 per sq mi (91 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Water Mill at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,506 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.58 sq mi (27.4 km²) |
| Water area | 2.21 sq mi (5.74 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9224° N, 72.3507° W |
| ZIP codes | 11976, 11932 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3678575 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Water Mill
- Bridgehampton2.7 mi NE
- North Sea3.0 mi W
- Southampton4.2 mi SW
- Noyack4.2 mi N
- Sagaponack4.3 mi E
- Tuckahoe4.6 mi W
- Wainscott5.5 mi NE
- Shinnecock Hills5.8 mi SW
- Sag Harbor5.9 mi NE
- North Haven7.2 mi N
- East Hampton8.3 mi E
- New Suffolk8.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Water Mill
What county is Water Mill in?
Water Mill is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of Water Mill, NY?
2,506 people lived in Water Mill at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Water Mill, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11976. Other ZIP codes: 11932.
What is the elevation of Water Mill?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Water Mill?
Bridgehampton (2.7 mi), North Sea (3.0 mi), Southampton (4.2 mi), Noyack (4.2 mi), Sagaponack (4.3 mi).
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