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Wainscott, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11975.
Population
612
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
91
ZIP codes
1
Wainscott and its ZIP codes
Wainscott at a glance
- Wainscott is 78% less dense than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $130,833, 52% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000.
Local data for Wainscott, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wainscott, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$130,833
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Homeownership
94.8%
Bachelor's or higher
59.2%
Median age
65.2
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (94), German Americans (87), Russian Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Wainscott.
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
$7.5M
76 loans, 690 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wainscott, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.3%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit6.1%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home32.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wainscott, 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
81° / 23°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wainscott, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.1%
U.S. 33.3% -5.2 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Wainscott
1 in or overlapping Wainscott. Population shown
Cities near Wainscott
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East HamptonVillage | 2.2 mi | 4.8 |
| SagaponackVillage | 2.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Sag HarborVillage | 3.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Northwest HarborCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 14.5 |
| BridgehamptonCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 13 |
| East Hampton NorthCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 5.6 |
| North HavenVillage | 5.5 mi | 2.7 |
| Water MillCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 10.6 |
| NoyackCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 8.4 |
| AmagansettCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 6.6 |
| SpringsCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Shelter IslandCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 6.6 |
| North SeaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 11.1 |
| SouthamptonVillage | 10 mi | 6.5 |
| Shelter Island HeightsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.4 |
| NapeagueCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wainscott, NY in?
- Wainscott is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Wainscott, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wainscott include 11975.
- What is the population of Wainscott, NY?
- About 612 people live in Wainscott, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wainscott?
- Nearby places include East Hampton (2.2 mi), Sagaponack (2.3 mi), Sag Harbor (3.2 mi), Northwest Harbor (3.4 mi), Bridgehampton (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023