City

Brightwaters, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Suffolk County  ·  New York

👥3,185Population
💰$203,750Median HH Income▲ 167% above avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$710,600Median Home Value▲ 155% above avg
🎓67.2%College Grads▲ 74% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Hispanic: 7.8%Black: 2.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.2%Race
White84.9%
Hispanic7.8%
Black2.6%
Asian0.4%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
24%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty0.2% ▼ 98% below avg
College Grads67.2% ▲ 74% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.9%)
HS Graduate272 (13.1%)
Some College137 (6.6%)
Associates254 (12.2%)
Bachelors211 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree1,188 (57.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 13.1%Some College: 6.6%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 57.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad13.1%
Some College6.6%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate57.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.2%Renter: 3.8%Tenure
Owner96.2%
Renter3.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
90%

Financials

Median HH Income$203,750 ▲ 167% above avg
Median Home Value$710,600 ▲ 155% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,986/mo
Total Housing Units1,033

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
52%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
67%
About Brightwaters, NY

Brightwaters is a city in New York, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,185 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Brightwaters is a affluent community. The median household income of $203,750 is more than double the national average. Approximately 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brightwaters is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $710,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,986 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brightwaters is highly educated. 67.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.93%).

Brightwaters, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Brightwaters
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11718 3,185 $203,750 $710,600 $1,986 3.5% 67.2% 96.2%