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Jamesport, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11947, 11948, 11970.
Population
1,593
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
354
ZIP codes
3
Jamesport and its ZIP codes
Jamesport at a glance
- The median household income is $97,005, 13% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $674,800 (59% above New York).
Local data for Jamesport, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jamesport, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,005
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$674,800
Homeownership
95.2%
Bachelor's or higher
41.8%
Median age
65.7
Average commute
36.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (400), German Americans (157), Polish Americans (133).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Jamesport.
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
$4.2M
56 loans, 750 jobs reported
How people get to work
Jamesport, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.5%
- Carpooled15.7%
- Public transit14.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 36.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jamesport, 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
82° / 23°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jamesport, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.1%
U.S. 33.3% -5.2 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Jamesport
3 in or overlapping Jamesport. Population shown
Cities near Jamesport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LaurelCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 3 |
| AquebogueCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3.8 |
| NorthvilleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 7.4 |
| MattituckCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 9 |
| FlandersCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 11.5 |
| RiverheadCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 15.1 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.6 |
| New SuffolkCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Hampton BaysCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 12.9 |
| CutchogueCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 9.8 |
| NorthamptonCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 11.4 |
| East QuogueCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 8.7 |
| TuckahoeCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4.1 |
| Shinnecock HillsCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.8 |
| Baiting HollowCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 5.2 |
| PeconicCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jamesport, NY in?
- Jamesport is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Jamesport, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jamesport include 11947, 11948, 11970.
- What is the population of Jamesport, NY?
- About 1,593 people live in Jamesport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jamesport?
- Nearby places include Laurel (1.7 mi), Aquebogue (2 mi), Northville (2.4 mi), Mattituck (4 mi), Flanders (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023