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Stony Brook, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11790.
Population
12,868
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,210
ZIP codes
1
Stony Brook and its ZIP codes
Stony Brook at a glance
- Stony Brook is about 5.2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 153rd most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $174,872 a year, about 2 times the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $623,300 (47% above New York) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Stony Brook, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stony Brook, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$174,872
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$623,300
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
90.8%
Bachelor's or higher
68.3%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,793), Irish Americans (2,701), Chinese Americans (1,569).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Stony Brook.
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
$27M
495 loans, 4,333 jobs reported
How people get to work
Stony Brook, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home19.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stony Brook, 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 zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stony Brook, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.9%
U.S. 33.3% -8.4 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
6.6%
U.S. 12.8% -6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.5%
U.S. 11.1% -7.6 pts
ZIP codes in Stony Brook
1 in or overlapping Stony Brook. Population shown
Cities near Stony Brook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook UniversityCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 1.6 |
| Head of the HarborVillage | 1.7 mi | 2.8 |
| St. JamesCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 4.6 |
| East SetauketCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 6 |
| SetauketCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.5 |
| NissequogueVillage | 3.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Lake GroveVillage | 3.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Old FieldVillage | 3.6 mi | 2.1 |
| Port Jefferson StationCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.6 |
| CentereachCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 8.9 |
| PoquottVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| TerryvilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.2 |
| NesconsetCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Village of the BranchVillage | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| Port JeffersonVillage | 5.1 mi | 3.1 |
| Belle TerreVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stony Brook, NY in?
- Stony Brook is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Stony Brook, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Stony Brook include 11790.
- What is the population of Stony Brook, NY?
- About 12,868 people live in Stony Brook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stony Brook?
- Nearby places include Stony Brook University (0.9 mi), Head of the Harbor (1.7 mi), St. James (2 mi), East Setauket (2.1 mi), Setauket (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023