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State or areaNew York
ZIP code11718
Telephone code631
Time zoneEastern Time (EST/EDT)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 6 min5:22 am – 8:27 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 15 min7:13 am – 4:28 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People3,179 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 41.81,054 householdsMedian household income $218,000Median home value $768,600Median rent $1,728 a month96% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $10,000+ a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.4% unemployment rate67% of adults are in the labour force, 1,561 employedMain industries: education and health care 37%, finance, insurance and real estate 15%, professional and business services 15%Average commute 32 minutes65% drive alone, 2% car-pool, 9% take public transport, 3% walk or cycle, 20% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages63% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher99% finished high school, 33% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 94%, Spanish 3%, other Indo-European languages 1%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 83°F, lows 68°FColdest month January: highs 39°F, lows 25°F38 in of rain a year, on about 69 dayswettest month September32 in of snow a year, on about 13 days9 days above 90°F, 88 nights below freezing in a typical yearJanuary: 39° / 25°FJFebruary: 41° / 26°FFMarch: 48° / 33°FMApril: 58° / 42°FAMay: 68° / 51°FMJune: 77° / 61°FJJuly: 83° / 68°FJAugust: 82° / 67°FASeptember: 75° / 60°FSOctober: 64° / 48°FONovember: 53° / 38°FNDecember: 44° / 31°FD90°20°Source: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Farmingdale Ap station, 8 mi away; snow from Islip Li Macarthur Ap
Nearby landmarksMirror Lakelake · under a mileO-co-nee Lakelake · under a mileGardiner County Parkpark · 1.3 miCascade Lakesreservoir · under a milePenataquit Pointcape · 1.4 miOrowoc Pointcape · 1.7 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsSeatuck National Wildlife Refugenational wildlife refuge · 2.4 mi · 211 acresIsbrandtsen Marsh State Tidal Wetlandstate conservation land · 1.1 mi · 71 acresBay Shore Brightwaters Little League Parkpark · under a mileBelmont Lake State Parkstate park · 3.5 mi · 512 acresBay Shore Manor Parkpark · 1.0 miHeckscher State Parkstate park · 4.1 mi · 2,108 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes7 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.8 on 21 Oct 198147 mi away, near Madison Center, ConnecticutMost recent: magnitude 3.0 on 3 Aug 202542 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighSuffolk County, NY, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Very HighCoastal flooding Very HighLightning Very HighIce storm Very HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality73% of days had good air in 2025265 of 365 days measured95 moderate, 3 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 2 unhealthy daysMedian index 41, worst day 154main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Suffolk County monitors, NY
Internet at home98% of households have a broadband subscription92% have cable, fibre or DSL6% rely on a mobile data plan alone1% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterSuffolk County Water Authorityserves 1,100,000 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation20 ft6 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalSouth Shore University Hospital1.3 miPost officeBrightwaters Post Officeunder a mileTown hallBrightwaters Village Hall1.1 miPoliceSuffolk County Police Department Third Precinct2.9 miFire stationBay Shore Fire Department Station 1under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi11 schools7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 otherSchoolSaint Patrick Schoolunder a mileElementaryGardiner Manor Elementary Schoolunder a mileElementarySouth Country Elementary Schoolunder a mileCollegeTouro College Jacob D Fuchsberg Law Center5.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportLong Island MacArthur Airport ISP10 miMajor airportJohn F. Kennedy International Airport JFK28 miInterstateI-4956.8 miUS highwayUS 127 miAmtrakNew Rochelle, NY NRO31 miRailBay ShoreMTA Long Island Rail Road (MTA LIRR)under a mileCoachMelville, NY (LIE Exit 49 Park & Ride)OurBus9.2 miTransit24 stops within a mileSuffolk County Transit (SCT), MTA Long Island Rail Road (MTA LIRR)Sources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD

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  • Grizzly's Sports Den - Bay Shore

    888 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore, 11706-5908 · 1.2 mi

    3 star reviewThey have one of the best band stands around . There is plenty of room for ...

 

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  • Bayberry Cafe - Islip

    526 Main Street, Islip, 11751-3517 · 2.7 mi

    5 star reviewVery sad to hear that Kevin passed away in 2012...I'm devastated!

  • Renzo's Pizza Restaurant - East Islip

    314 East Main Street, East Islip, 11730-2820 · 4.7 mi

    5 star reviewI came upon Renzo's remembering D'Auria's from 40 years ago. The food was great and ...

 

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  • M and N Auto - Deer Park

    Auto Repair Shop

    824 Long Island Avenue, Deer Park, 11729-3438 · 4.6 mi

    5 star reviewThey do superior work without long waits and prices won't kill you. I've gone there ...

  • John's Tattoos - Islip Terrace

    83 Carleton Avenue, Islip Terrace, 11752-2219 · 4.2 mi

    1 star reviewUm... unless you are getting tattood by john himself and or whitey I would go ...

 

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  • Stork's Prime Meats - Babylon

    Butcher Shop

    27 John Street, Babylon, 11702 · 3.1 mi

    5 star reviewStorks is by far the best meat market/butcher on Long Island. Great cuts of beef. ...

 

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  • Avanti Salon - East Islip

    Beauty Salon

    238 East Main Street, East Islip, 11730 · 4.5 mi

    1 star reviewMy head is a mess. Advanti told me the best thing would be to shave ...