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Mastic Beach, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11951.
Population
16,735
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,416
ZIP codes
1
Mastic Beach and its ZIP codes
Mastic Beach at a glance
- Mastic Beach is about 8.1 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 114th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $111,493, 30% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $357,200 (16% below New York) and median rent is $2,428 a month.
Local data for Mastic Beach, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mastic Beach, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,493
Poverty rate
21.2%
Median home value
$357,200
Median rent
$2,428/mo
Homeownership
81.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
36.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (3,947), Irish Americans (2,938), German Americans (2,670).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Mastic Beach.
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
$3.9M
217 loans, 616 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mastic Beach, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 36.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mastic Beach, 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° / 24°F
44.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mastic Beach, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Mastic Beach
1 in or overlapping Mastic Beach. Population shown
Cities near Mastic Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShirleyCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 11.3 |
| MorichesCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.1 |
| MasticCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3.9 |
| Center MorichesCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 5.3 |
| BrookhavenCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 5.8 |
| East MorichesCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 5.4 |
| BellportVillage | 5.6 mi | 1.4 |
| North BellportCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.9 |
| West Hampton DunesVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| YaphankCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 13.6 |
| ManorvilleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 25.4 |
| East PatchogueCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 8.3 |
| EastportCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Remsenburg-SpeonkCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 3.6 |
| Fire IslandCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 9.2 |
| MedfordCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 10.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mastic Beach, NY in?
- Mastic Beach is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Mastic Beach, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mastic Beach include 11951.
- What is the population of Mastic Beach, NY?
- About 16,735 people live in Mastic Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mastic Beach?
- Nearby places include Shirley (2.7 mi), Moriches (2.8 mi), Mastic (3.2 mi), Center Moriches (3.3 mi), Brookhaven (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023