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Ridge, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11961.
Population
12,503
Land area
13.2sq mi
People per sq mi
948
ZIP codes
1
Ridge and its ZIP codes
Ridge at a glance
- Ridge is about 2.2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 157th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $78,528 a year, 9% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $424,800 and median rent is $2,044 a month.
Local data for Ridge, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ridge, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,528
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$424,800
Median rent
$2,044/mo
Homeownership
89.5%
Bachelor's or higher
30.7%
Median age
52.4
Average commute
36.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (3,119), German Americans (2,556), Irish Americans (2,523).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Ridge.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 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
$11M
192 loans, 1,310 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ridge, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home17.9%
Average one-way commute: 36.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ridge, 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° / 21°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ridge, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.6%
U.S. 33.3% -4.7 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Ridge
1 in or overlapping Ridge. Population shown
Cities near Ridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East ShorehamCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Middle IslandCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Rocky PointCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 11.3 |
| Wading RiverCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 9.8 |
| ShorehamVillage | 3.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Gordon HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.7 |
| YaphankCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 13.6 |
| ManorvilleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 25.4 |
| CalvertonCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 26.2 |
| Miller PlaceCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Sound BeachCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.6 |
| MasticCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.9 |
| CoramCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 13.8 |
| MorichesCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.1 |
| ShirleyCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 11.3 |
| Mount SinaiCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ridge, NY in?
- Ridge is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Ridge, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ridge include 11961.
- What is the population of Ridge, NY?
- About 12,503 people live in Ridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ridge?
- Nearby places include East Shoreham (2.6 mi), Middle Island (3.7 mi), Rocky Point (3.7 mi), Wading River (3.7 mi), Shoreham (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023