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Shoreham, NY
Village in Suffolk County, New York.
Population
537
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,183
ZIP codes
0
Shoreham and its ZIP codes
Shoreham at a glance
- Shoreham is about 2.8 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $160,625 a year, 87% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $709,700 (67% above New York).
Housing and community stats
Shoreham, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$160,625
Poverty rate
0.6%
Median home value
$709,700
Homeownership
97.6%
Bachelor's or higher
66.4%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (141), Irish Americans (109), Italian Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Shoreham.
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
Shoreham, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.5%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home21.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shoreham, 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
48.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shoreham, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.4%
U.S. 33.3% -5.9 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.4%
U.S. 11.1% -6.7 pts
Cities near Shoreham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East ShorehamCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Rocky PointCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 11.3 |
| Sound BeachCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.6 |
| RidgeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 13.2 |
| Miller PlaceCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 6.5 |
| Wading RiverCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 9.8 |
| Middle IslandCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Mount SinaiCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 6 |
| Gordon HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.7 |
| CoramCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 13.8 |
| Port JeffersonVillage | 7.7 mi | 3.1 |
| CalvertonCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 26.2 |
| TerryvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.2 |
| Belle TerreVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.9 |
| YaphankCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 13.6 |
| Port Jefferson StationCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shoreham, NY in?
- Shoreham is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What is the population of Shoreham, NY?
- About 537 people live in Shoreham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shoreham?
- Nearby places include East Shoreham (1.4 mi), Rocky Point (1.9 mi), Sound Beach (3.5 mi), Ridge (3.8 mi), Miller Place (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023