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Hampton Bays, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11946.
Population
15,706
Land area
12.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,214
ZIP codes
1
Hampton Bays and its ZIP codes
Hampton Bays at a glance
- Hampton Bays is about 2.9 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 124th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $134,216, 56% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $735,400 (74% above New York) and median rent is $2,392 a month.
Local data for Hampton Bays, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hampton Bays, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$134,216
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$735,400
Median rent
$2,392/mo
Homeownership
82.0%
Bachelor's or higher
47.2%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
34.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,687), Irish Americans (2,632), German Americans (1,509).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Hampton Bays.
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
$32.9M
597 loans, 4,509 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hampton Bays, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.1%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit5.9%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hampton Bays, 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
81° / 20°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hampton Bays, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.2%
U.S. 33.3% -3.1 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Hampton Bays
1 in or overlapping Hampton Bays. Population shown
Cities near Hampton Bays
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East QuogueCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Shinnecock HillsCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.8 |
| FlandersCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 11.5 |
| QuogueVillage | 5.1 mi | 4.2 |
| TuckahoeCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 4.1 |
| JamesportCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 4.5 |
| SouthamptonVillage | 6.4 mi | 6.5 |
| QuiogueCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.3 |
| AquebogueCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3.8 |
| LaurelCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3 |
| North SeaCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 11.1 |
| Westhampton BeachVillage | 7.6 mi | 2.9 |
| NorthamptonCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 11.4 |
| WesthamptonCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 12.7 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.6 |
| NorthvilleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hampton Bays, NY in?
- Hampton Bays is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Hampton Bays, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hampton Bays include 11946.
- What is the population of Hampton Bays, NY?
- About 15,706 people live in Hampton Bays, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hampton Bays?
- Nearby places include East Quogue (3.4 mi), Shinnecock Hills (3.9 mi), Flanders (4.6 mi), Quogue (5.1 mi), Tuckahoe (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023