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Shirley, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11967.
Population
28,375
Land area
11.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,508
ZIP codes
1
Shirley and its ZIP codes
Shirley at a glance
- Shirley is about 6 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 51st most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $112,788 a year, 31% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $424,900 and median rent is $2,056 a month.
Local data for Shirley, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shirley, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$112,788
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$424,900
Median rent
$2,056/mo
Homeownership
92.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
33.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (6,755), Irish Americans (4,206), German Americans (3,001).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Shirley.
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
$30.6M
565 loans, 3,360 jobs reported
How people get to work
Shirley, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 33.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shirley, 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 Shirley, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Shirley
1 in or overlapping Shirley. Population shown
Cities near Shirley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MasticCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 3.9 |
| BrookhavenCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 5.8 |
| MorichesCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Mastic BeachCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Center MorichesCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 5.3 |
| YaphankCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 13.6 |
| North BellportCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4.9 |
| BellportVillage | 4.7 mi | 1.4 |
| East MorichesCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 5.4 |
| East PatchogueCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 8.3 |
| MedfordCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 10.8 |
| ManorvilleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 25.4 |
| Middle IslandCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Gordon HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.7 |
| RidgeCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 13.2 |
| PatchogueVillage | 8.1 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shirley, NY in?
- Shirley is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Shirley, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Shirley include 11967.
- What is the population of Shirley, NY?
- About 28,375 people live in Shirley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shirley?
- Nearby places include Mastic (1.8 mi), Brookhaven (2.5 mi), Moriches (2.7 mi), Mastic Beach (2.7 mi), Center Moriches (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023