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Wading River, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11792.
Population
8,359
Land area
9.8sq mi
People per sq mi
855
ZIP codes
1
Wading River and its ZIP codes
Wading River at a glance
- Wading River is about 2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 236th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $136,549 a year, 59% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $518,500 (22% above New York).
Local data for Wading River, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wading River, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$136,549
Poverty rate
3.4%
Median home value
$518,500
Homeownership
94.6%
Bachelor's or higher
41.7%
Median age
46.7
Average commute
32.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,349), German Americans (1,888), Italian Americans (1,734).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Wading River.
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
$21.6M
278 loans, 2,737 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wading River, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.1%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wading River, 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° / 22°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wading River, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.7%
U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Wading River
1 in or overlapping Wading River. Population shown
Cities near Wading River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CalvertonCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 26.2 |
| East ShorehamCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 5.4 |
| RidgeCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 13.2 |
| Baiting HollowCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 5.2 |
| ShorehamVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| ManorvilleCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 25.4 |
| Rocky PointCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 11.3 |
| Middle IslandCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 8.2 |
| RiverheadCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 15.1 |
| Sound BeachCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.6 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.6 |
| EastportCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 4.4 |
| Miller PlaceCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 6.5 |
| NorthamptonCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 11.4 |
| MasticCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 3.9 |
| YaphankCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 13.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wading River, NY in?
- Wading River is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Wading River, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wading River include 11792.
- What is the population of Wading River, NY?
- About 8,359 people live in Wading River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wading River?
- Nearby places include Calverton (3.4 mi), East Shoreham (3.5 mi), Ridge (3.7 mi), Baiting Hollow (4.5 mi), Shoreham (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023