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Great River, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11730, 11739.
Population
1,899
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
454
ZIP codes
2
Great River and its ZIP codes
Great River at a glance
- The median household income is $136,071, 58% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $802,800 (89% above New York) and median rent is $2,750 a month.
Local data for Great River, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Great River, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$136,071
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$802,800
Median rent
$2,750/mo
Homeownership
66.9%
Bachelor's or higher
56.4%
Median age
53.1
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (618), Italian Americans (610), German Americans (180).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Great River.
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
$16.8M
39 loans, 1,440 jobs reported
How people get to work
Great River, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit7.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Great River, 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
80° / 26°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Great River, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.4%
U.S. 33.3% -5.9 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
7.9%
U.S. 12.8% -4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.9%
U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts
ZIP codes in Great River
2 in or overlapping Great River. Population shown
Cities near Great River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OakdaleCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 3.2 |
| East IslipCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 4 |
| West SayvilleCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Islip TerraceCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.3 |
| North Great RiverCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 2.4 |
| SayvilleCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 5.3 |
| IslipCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 4.7 |
| BohemiaCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Central IslipCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 5.7 |
| Ocean BeachVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| BayportCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.7 |
| West Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.2 |
| RonkonkomaCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 8.1 |
| IslandiaVillage | 6.1 mi | 2.2 |
| SaltaireVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Great River, NY in?
- Great River is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Great River, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Great River include 11730, 11739.
- What is the population of Great River, NY?
- About 1,899 people live in Great River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Great River?
- Nearby places include Oakdale (1.5 mi), East Islip (1.9 mi), West Sayville (2.3 mi), Islip Terrace (2.9 mi), North Great River (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023