West Bay Shore

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Aerial view of West Bay Shore, New York
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West Bay Shore is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 4,625 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brightwaters, 1.0 miles N.

About West Bay Shore

West Bay Shore is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, West Bay Shore had a population of 4,625.

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Median household income
$137,083
Median home value
$584,400
Median rent
$2,370/mo
Median age
51.2
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West Bay Shore, NY population

West Bay Shore had 4,625 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,625
Density2,118 per sq mi (818 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

West Bay Shore at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountySuffolk County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population4,625 (2020)
Land area2.18 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Water area3.22 sq mi (8.35 km²)
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates40.7017° N, 73.2601° W
ZIP codes11718, 11706
Census code (GEOID)3679301

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about West Bay Shore

What county is West Bay Shore in?

West Bay Shore is in Suffolk County, New York.

What is the population of West Bay Shore, NY?

4,625 people lived in West Bay Shore at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of West Bay Shore, NY?

The main ZIP code is 11718. Other ZIP codes: 11706.

What is the elevation of West Bay Shore?

13 feet (4 m) above sea level.

What towns are near West Bay Shore?

Brightwaters (1.0 mi), West Islip (1.9 mi), Bay Shore (2.0 mi), Islip (3.0 mi), Babylon (3.5 mi).

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