11964

Shelter Island, NY

Total Population

3,129

Median Household Income

$98,409

Median Home Value

$934,900

Median Rent

-$666,666,666

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$98,409

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$934,900

101.9% above state median

Rent

-$666,666,666

528.9% below state median

Median Age

42.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Shelter Island, NY 11964

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Shelter Island, NY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 56.7% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Low poverty rate of 3.6%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$98,409

+31.0% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-49,249,621

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.52 people

Total Households

1,228

Family Households

60.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Finance

49.2%

#2 Industry

Professional

27.2%

#3 Industry

Construction

12.8%

Total Employed Residents:650

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

9.5%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

4.3%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.6%

5 workers

Public Transit

10.0%

88 workers

Total Commuting Workers:876

Commute Insights

Good public transit usage (10.0% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

94.2%

1,244 employed

Labor Force

1,320

76 unemployed

Median Age

42.3 years

Per Capita Income

$49,161

Poverty Rate

3.6%

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