City

Water Mill, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Suffolk County  ·  New York

👥2,447Population
💰$158,000Median HH Income▲ 107% above avg
🎂53.2Median Age
🏠$2,000,001Median Home Value▲ 617% above avg
🎓79.9%College Grads▲ 106% above avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 9.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 2%Other: 0.8%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic9.5%
Black0.5%
Asian2.0%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
35%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads79.9% ▲ 106% above avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
HS Graduate283 (14.8%)
Some College67 (3.5%)
Associates35 (1.8%)
Bachelors34 (1.8%)
Graduate Degree1,498 (78.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 14.8%Some College: 3.5%Associates: 1.8%Bachelors: 1.8%Graduate: 78.1%Edu
HS Grad14.8%
Some College3.5%
Associates1.8%
Bachelors1.8%
Graduate78.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.9%Renter: 9.1%Tenure
Owner90.9%
Renter9.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
85%

Financials

Median HH Income$158,000 ▲ 107% above avg
Median Home Value$2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg
Home/Income Ratio12.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,200/mo
Total Housing Units2,550
Vacant Units1,410

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
44%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
39%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
43%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
66%
About Water Mill, NY

Water Mill is a city in New York, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,447 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.2 years.

Economically, Water Mill is a affluent community. The median household income of $158,000 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Water Mill 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. Renters typically pay around $3,200 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Water Mill is highly educated. 79.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (87.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Water Mill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11976 2,447 $158,000 $2,000,000+ $3,200 6.3% 79.9% 90.9%