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Setauket, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11733.
Population
4,069
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,616
ZIP codes
1
Setauket and its ZIP codes
Setauket at a glance
- Setauket is about 3.8 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $221,771, about 2.6 times the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $755,600 (78% above New York) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Setauket, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Setauket, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$221,771
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$755,600
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
80.0%
Bachelor's or higher
70.1%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,097), Irish Americans (1,081), German Americans (570).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Setauket.
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
How people get to work
Setauket, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home22.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Setauket, 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 zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Setauket, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.2%
U.S. 33.3% -8.1 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
6.2%
U.S. 12.8% -6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.4%
U.S. 11.1% -7.7 pts
ZIP codes in Setauket
1 in or overlapping Setauket. Population shown
Cities near Setauket
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PoquottVillage | 1.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Old FieldVillage | 1.5 mi | 2.1 |
| East SetauketCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 6 |
| Stony Brook UniversityCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Belle TerreVillage | 2.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Stony BrookCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Port Jefferson StationCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Port JeffersonVillage | 3.2 mi | 3.1 |
| TerryvilleCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Head of the HarborVillage | 4.3 mi | 2.8 |
| St. JamesCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Mount SinaiCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 6 |
| NissequogueVillage | 5.3 mi | 3.8 |
| CentereachCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 8.9 |
| Lake GroveVillage | 5.9 mi | 2.9 |
| SeldenCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Setauket, NY in?
- Setauket is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Setauket, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Setauket include 11733.
- What is the population of Setauket, NY?
- About 4,069 people live in Setauket, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Setauket?
- Nearby places include Poquott (1.5 mi), Old Field (1.5 mi), East Setauket (2.1 mi), Stony Brook University (2.6 mi), Belle Terre (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023