Census tract · Suffolk County
Census Tract 1585.02, Suffolk County, New York
Census Tract 1585.02, GEOID 36103158502, in Suffolk County, New York, entirely within Lake Ronkonkoma and Brookhaven (town). 3,314 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±307); the 2020 Census counted 3,373.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,314
±307 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,373
Median household income
$85,854
±$25,677 (90% margin)
Suffolk County: $130,686
Median home value
$470,800
±$26,937 (90% margin)
Suffolk County: $578,400
Median gross rent
$1,650
±$134 (90% margin)
Suffolk County: $2,255
Where is Census Tract 1585.02?
Census Tract 1585.02 is one of 371 census tracts in Suffolk County, New York. It covers 1.12 square miles of land, 3,022 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 36103158502, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Lake Ronkonkoma | 100% |
| Brookhaven (town) | 100% |
9 census tracts border Census Tract 1585.02: Tract 1354.03 ($113,068), Tract 1458.09 ($131,528), Tract 1585.05 ($118,571), Tract 1585.06 ($127,273), Tract 1585.11 ($148,482), Tract 1585.12 ($109,979), Tract 1586.04 ($157,917), Tract 1586.08 ($99,549) and Tract 1586.09 ($107,325). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 1585.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1585.02's population at 3,314 (±307) in 1,490 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,373 residents and 1,591 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1585.02 | Lake Ronkonkoma |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,314±307 | 18,221 |
| Households | 1,490±158 | 6,704 |
| Average household size | 2.17±0.15 | 2.66 |
| Housing units | 1,554±145 | 7,104 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 1585.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 1585.02 is 47.9 years old; 17.6% are under 18 and 27.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.8%. 10.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1585.02 | Lake Ronkonkoma |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.9±4.0 | 42.6 |
| Under 18 years | 17.6%±4.2 pts | 19.6% |
| 65 years and over | 27.3%±4.2 pts | 18.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.8%±5.3 pts | 14.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.7%±6.0 pts | 68.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.3%±5.2 pts | 3.4% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.2%±6.1 pts | 9.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±1.3 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5%±2.0 pts | 4.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 10.4%±5.4 pts | 12.4% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.8%±7.1 pts | 21.5% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0%±4.3 pts | 4.5% |
| With a disability | 24.8%±6.4 pts | 13.3% |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.5%±2.0 pts | 4.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1%±3.9 pts | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.6%±7.0 pts | 34.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.5%±5.1 pts | 14.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7%±4.3 pts | 92.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 1585.02 earn?
Half of the 1,490 households in Census Tract 1585.02 earn less than $85,854 a year (±$25,677), against $130,686 across Suffolk County: 344th highest of the county's 366 tracts with a reliable estimate. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1585.02 | Lake Ronkonkoma |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,854±$25,677 | $101,633 |
| Mean household income | $110,592±$18,585 | $128,678 |
| Per capita income | $50,361±$8,235 | $48,549 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.6%±3.5 pts | 7.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.9%±8.6 pts | 6.6% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.9%±6.2 pts | 8.0% |
| Households with a computer | 88.9%±4.6 pts | 95.1% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.3%±5.7 pts | 92.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 1585.02?
Owners occupy 53.1% of Census Tract 1585.02's occupied homes and renters 46.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $470,800 by its owner (±$26,937). The median renter pays $1,650 a month including utilities, and 29.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1585.02 | Lake Ronkonkoma |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $470,800±$26,937 | $525,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,650±$134 | $2,170 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.4%±9.1 pts | 31.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,220±$212 | $3,147 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.1%±8.9 pts | 69.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.9%±8.9 pts | 30.4% |
| Housing units | 1,554±145 | 7,104 |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.2%±9.2 pts | 77.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5%±0.9 pts | 0.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.7 pts | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0%±2.7 pts | 8.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.3%±4.2 pts | 6.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.1%±4.3 pts | 3.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 1585.02 get to work?
78.4% of Census Tract 1585.02's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 38.5 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 1585.02 | Lake Ronkonkoma |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.8%±6.2 pts | 64.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±3.6 pts | 6.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 78.4%±6.8 pts | 78.3% |
| Carpooled | 5.9%±4.4 pts | 5.4% |
| Public transportation | 7.7%±5.6 pts | 3.7% |
| Walked | 0.0%±2.7 pts | 1.3% |
| Worked from home | 7.0%±5.1 pts | 9.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.5 min±5.2 | 28.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 1585.02 compare with the other tracts in Suffolk County?
Among Suffolk County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1585.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Suffolk County | In Lake Ronkonkoma |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 232nd of 370 | 3rd of 5 |
| Residents per square mile | 179th of 370 | 5th of 5 |
| Median household income | 344th of 366 | 5th of 5 |
| Per capita income | 240th of 370 | 3rd of 5 |
| Median home value | 293rd of 364 | 5th of 5 |
| Median gross rent | 259th of 278 | 4th of 4 |
| Poverty rate | 36th of 159 | 2nd of 4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 310th of 370 | 4th of 5 |
| Median age | 93rd of 370 | 1st of 5 |
| Owner-occupied share | 351st of 368 | 5th of 5 |
The tracts next to it on Suffolk County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1591.09 | 341st | $88,162±$19,610 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1224.07 | 342nd | $87,784±$53,366 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1232.01 | 343rd | $87,679±$23,182 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1585.02 | 344th | $85,854±$25,677 |
| Tract 1595.11 | 345th | $84,515±$28,314 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1583.20 | 346th | $83,832±$17,566 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1585.09 | 347th | $81,429±$8,335 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 1585.02?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 1585.02 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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