Wheatley Heights
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Wheatley Heights is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 5,140 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 102 ft (31 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wyandanch, 1.0 miles S.
- 5,140residents (2020 Census)
- 102 ftelevation · 31 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 3,901 / sq mipopulation density
- 11798ZIP code
About Wheatley Heights
Wheatley Heights is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located within the Town of Babylon, in Suffolk County, on Long Island, New York, United States. The population was 5,140 at the time of the 2020 census.
In the past, some or all of Wheatley Heights was proposed to become part of the never-realized Incorporated Village of Half Hollow Hills.
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Living in Wheatley Heights
- Median household income
- $118,036
- Median home value
- $538,200
- Median rent
- $1,688/mo
- Median age
- 37
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Wheatley Heights had 5,140 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,140 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,901 per sq mi (1,506 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wheatley Heights at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,140 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.32 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7624° N, 73.3706° W |
| ZIP code | 11798 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3681419 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wheatley Heights
- Wyandanch1.0 mi S
- Melville2.4 mi NW
- Deer Park2.6 mi E
- East Farmingdale2.8 mi SW
- North Babylon3.2 mi SE
- Dix Hills3.3 mi NE
- West Babylon3.5 mi S
- North Lindenhurst3.9 mi S
- Baywood4.3 mi E
- South Huntington4.3 mi N
- Farmingdale4.5 mi SW
- Old Bethpage4.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wheatley Heights
What county is Wheatley Heights in?
Wheatley Heights is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of Wheatley Heights, NY?
5,140 people lived in Wheatley Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wheatley Heights, NY?
The ZIP code of Wheatley Heights is 11798.
What is the elevation of Wheatley Heights?
102 feet (31 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wheatley Heights?
Wyandanch (1.0 mi), Melville (2.4 mi), Deer Park (2.6 mi), East Farmingdale (2.8 mi), North Babylon (3.2 mi).
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