City

Wainscott, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Suffolk County  ·  New York

👥423Population
🎂53.0Median Age
🏠$2,000,001Median Home Value▲ 617% above avg
🎓63.6%College Grads▲ 64% above avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 104% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.7% Female 42.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.3%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 5%Asian: 2.1%Other: 14.4%Race
White77.3%
Hispanic1.2%
Black5.0%
Asian2.1%
Other14.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
7%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
38%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.73
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads63.6% ▲ 64% above avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 104% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.8%)
HS Graduate80 (22%)
Some College6 (1.7%)
Associates43 (11.8%)
Bachelors23 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree208 (57.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 22%Some College: 1.7%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 57.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad22.0%
Some College1.7%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate57.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.7%Renter: 4.3%Tenure
Owner95.7%
Renter4.3%

Home Value Distribution

Over $500k
100%

Financials

Median Home Value$2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg
Total Housing Units662
Vacant Units452

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
6%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
43%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
56%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
52%
About Wainscott, NY

Wainscott is a city in New York, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 423 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53 years.

The real estate market in Wainscott is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $2,000,000+, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wainscott is highly educated. 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.3%).

Wainscott, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Wainscott
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.