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West Islip, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11795.
Population
26,865
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,409
ZIP codes
1
West Islip and its ZIP codes
West Islip at a glance
- West Islip is about 10 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 58th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $176,281, about 2.1 times the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $614,300 (45% above New York) and median rent is $2,765 a month.
Local data for West Islip, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Islip, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$176,281
Poverty rate
2.7%
Median home value
$614,300
Median rent
$2,765/mo
Homeownership
95.0%
Bachelor's or higher
49.8%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
30.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (8,881), Irish Americans (6,265), German Americans (3,896).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for West Islip.
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
$44.6M
684 loans, 7,224 jobs reported
How people get to work
West Islip, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit4.7%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home12.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Islip, 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° / 25°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Islip, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.2%
U.S. 33.3% -6.1 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
ZIP codes in West Islip
1 in or overlapping West Islip. Population shown
Cities near West Islip
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrightwatersVillage | 1.9 mi | 1 |
| BabylonVillage | 1.9 mi | 2.4 |
| West Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.2 |
| North BabylonCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 3.3 |
| West BabylonCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 8.5 |
| Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 5.7 |
| BaywoodCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.3 |
| LindenhurstVillage | 4.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Deer ParkCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 6.2 |
| North Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.2 |
| North LindenhurstCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Oak BeachCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.1 |
| IslipCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 4.7 |
| WyandanchCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.2 |
| CaptreeCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.6 |
| CopiagueCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Islip, NY in?
- West Islip is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in West Islip, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping West Islip include 11795.
- What is the population of West Islip, NY?
- About 26,865 people live in West Islip, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Islip?
- Nearby places include Brightwaters (1.9 mi), Babylon (1.9 mi), West Bay Shore (2 mi), North Babylon (2.2 mi), West Babylon (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023