11965

Shelter Island Heights, NY

Total Population

491

Median Household Income

$82,154

Median Home Value

$1,058,000

Median Rent

-$666,666,666

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$82,154

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$1,058,000

102.1% above state median

Rent

-$666,666,666

528.9% below state median

Median Age

62.3 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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Demographics Overview

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

Key Demographic Insightsfor Shelter Island Heights, NY

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

High education levels with 85.3% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 62.3 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 0.0%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 22.6% is above national average of 11.5%.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$82,154

+9.3% 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: 1.41 people

Total Households

347

Family Households

21.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Arts,

43.1%

#2 Industry

Finance

28.4%

#3 Industry

Professional

28.4%

Total Employed Residents:109

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

39.7%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

0.0%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

1.4%

3 workers

Public Transit

16.9%

37 workers

Total Commuting Workers:219

Commute Insights

Many residents enjoy short commutes (under 10 minutes)

Good public transit usage (16.9% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

100.0%

333 employed

Labor Force

333

0 unemployed

Median Age

62.3 years

Per Capita Income

$77,696

Poverty Rate

22.6%

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