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Riverhead, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11901.
Population
14,936
Land area
15.1sq mi
People per sq mi
990
ZIP codes
1
Riverhead and its ZIP codes
Riverhead at a glance
- Riverhead is about 2.3 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 135th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $83,008 a year, 3% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $457,400 (8% above New York) and median rent is $2,045 a month.
Local data for Riverhead, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Riverhead, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,008
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$457,400
Median rent
$2,045/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,717), Guatemalan Americans (1,658), Irish Americans (1,384).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Riverhead.
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
$11.14B
FY 2026, $7,299 per person
PPP loans
$75.26M
880 loans, 9,157 jobs reported
How people get to work
Riverhead, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Riverhead, 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
84° / 26°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Riverhead, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Riverhead
1 in or overlapping Riverhead. Population shown
Cities near Riverhead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Baiting HollowCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 5.2 |
| AquebogueCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.8 |
| NorthvilleCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 7.4 |
| NorthamptonCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 11.4 |
| CalvertonCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 26.2 |
| FlandersCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 11.5 |
| JamesportCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 4.5 |
| LaurelCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3 |
| EastportCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4.4 |
| Wading RiverCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 9.8 |
| ManorvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 25.4 |
| MattituckCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 9 |
| WesthamptonCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 12.7 |
| Remsenburg-SpeonkCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.6 |
| East QuogueCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 8.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Riverhead, NY in?
- Riverhead is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Riverhead, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Riverhead include 11901.
- What is the population of Riverhead, NY?
- About 14,936 people live in Riverhead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Riverhead?
- Nearby places include Riverside (2.9 mi), Baiting Hollow (3 mi), Aquebogue (3.5 mi), Northville (3.8 mi), Northampton (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023