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Centerport, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11721.
Population
6,072
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,745
ZIP codes
1
Centerport and its ZIP codes
Centerport at a glance
- Centerport is about 6.5 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $195,357 a year, about 2.3 times the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $740,200 (75% above New York) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Centerport, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Centerport, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$195,357
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$740,200
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
96.2%
Bachelor's or higher
70.6%
Median age
49.2
Average commute
35.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,693), Irish Americans (1,475), German Americans (1,368).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Centerport.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,119
689,858 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$92,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.1B
FY 2026, $7,299 per person
PPP loans
$9.3M
234 loans, 1,116 jobs reported
How people get to work
Centerport, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.7%
- Carpooled1.6%
- Public transit14.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home22.2%
Average one-way commute: 35.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Centerport, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,830
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26,160
5.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 25°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Centerport, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.3%
U.S. 33.3% -7.0 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
6.6%
U.S. 12.8% -6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.1%
U.S. 11.1% -8.0 pts
ZIP codes in Centerport
1 in or overlapping Centerport. Population shown
Cities near Centerport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| NorthportVillage | 1.8 mi | 2.3 |
| HalesiteCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.9 |
| GreenlawnCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Huntington BayVillage | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| AsharokenVillage | 2.9 mi | 1.4 |
| East NorthportCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Eatons NeckCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1 |
| Huntington StationCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 5.5 |
| ElwoodCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Fort SalongaCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 9.5 |
| Lloyd HarborVillage | 4.7 mi | 9.3 |
| Cold Spring HarborCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.4 |
| South HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.4 |
| CommackCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 12.2 |
| West HillsCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Centerport, NY in?
- Centerport is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Centerport, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Centerport include 11721.
- What is the population of Centerport, NY?
- About 6,072 people live in Centerport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Centerport?
- Nearby places include Huntington (1.2 mi), Northport (1.8 mi), Halesite (2.1 mi), Greenlawn (2.4 mi), Huntington Bay (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023