City

Riverhead, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Suffolk County  ·  New York

👥32,921Population
💰$83,252Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$437,500Median Home Value▲ 57% above avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.9%Hispanic: 29.1%Black: 10.8%Asian: 2.6%Other: 4.3%Race
White51.9%
Hispanic29.1%
Black10.8%
Asian2.6%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma1,072 (5.2%)
HS Graduate7,769 (37.9%)
Some College2,100 (10.2%)
Associates2,408 (11.7%)
Bachelors2,275 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree4,875 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 5.2%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS5.2%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College10.2%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.0%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,252 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$437,500 ▲ 57% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,195/mo
Total Housing Units13,126
Vacant Units1,722

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Riverhead, NY

Riverhead is a city in New York, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 32,921 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Riverhead is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,252 is near the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Riverhead is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $437,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,195 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riverhead is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (51.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Riverhead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11901 32,921 $83,252 $437,500 $2,195 6.1% 34.9% 70.0%