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Coram, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11727, 11776, 11784.
Population
39,539
Land area
13.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,860
ZIP codes
3
Coram and its ZIP codes
Coram at a glance
- Coram is about 6.8 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 25th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $105,220 a year, 22% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $452,100 (7% above New York) and median rent is $2,492 a month.
Local data for Coram, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Coram, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$105,220
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$452,100
Median rent
$2,492/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
36.1%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
33.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (9,350), Irish Americans (4,569), German Americans (3,636).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Coram.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 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
$19.2M
538 loans, 2,529 jobs reported
How people get to work
Coram, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit3.3%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 33.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Coram, 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° / 26°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Coram, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Coram
3 in or overlapping Coram. Population shown
Cities near Coram
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.7 |
| SeldenCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 4.5 |
| FarmingvilleCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 4.2 |
| TerryvilleCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Middle IslandCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 8.2 |
| MedfordCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 10.8 |
| Mount SinaiCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 6 |
| Miller PlaceCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 6.5 |
| CentereachCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 8.9 |
| Port Jefferson StationCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.6 |
| HoltsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 7.1 |
| YaphankCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 13.6 |
| Rocky PointCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 11.3 |
| Sound BeachCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Port JeffersonVillage | 5.6 mi | 3.1 |
| East SetauketCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Coram, NY in?
- Coram is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Coram, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Coram include 11727, 11776, 11784.
- What is the population of Coram, NY?
- About 39,539 people live in Coram, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Coram?
- Nearby places include Gordon Heights (2.1 mi), Selden (2.2 mi), Farmingville (3.1 mi), Terryville (3.3 mi), Middle Island (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023