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Poquott, NY
Village in Suffolk County, New York.
Population
1,127
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,570
ZIP codes
0
Poquott and its ZIP codes
Poquott at a glance
- Poquott is about 6.1 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $190,391, about 2.2 times the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $826,500 (95% above New York) and median rent is $3,159 a month.
Local data for Poquott, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Poquott, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$190,391
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$826,500
Median rent
$3,159/mo
Homeownership
87.1%
Bachelor's or higher
73.0%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
32.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (299), Irish Americans (210), Italian Americans (193).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Poquott.
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
How people get to work
Poquott, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.2%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home23.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Poquott, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Poquott, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.7%
U.S. 33.3% -7.6 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
6.4%
U.S. 12.8% -6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.1%
U.S. 11.1% -8.0 pts
Cities near Poquott
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Belle TerreVillage | 1.3 mi | 0.9 |
| SetauketCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 2.5 |
| Port JeffersonVillage | 1.8 mi | 3.1 |
| East SetauketCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 6 |
| Port Jefferson StationCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.6 |
| Old FieldVillage | 2.6 mi | 2.1 |
| Stony Brook UniversityCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.6 |
| TerryvilleCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Mount SinaiCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 6 |
| Stony BrookCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Head of the HarborVillage | 5.5 mi | 2.8 |
| Miller PlaceCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 6.5 |
| St. JamesCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4.6 |
| CentereachCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 8.9 |
| Sound BeachCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.6 |
| SeldenCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Poquott, NY in?
- Poquott is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What is the population of Poquott, NY?
- About 1,127 people live in Poquott, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Poquott?
- Nearby places include Belle Terre (1.3 mi), Setauket (1.5 mi), Port Jefferson (1.8 mi), East Setauket (2.3 mi), Port Jefferson Station (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023