Islip

by The Linguist

Islip, New York

Islip is a town located on the South Shore of Long Island in Suffolk County, New York. With a population of 335,543 as of the 2020 census, it is the most populous town in the state of New York. The town itself serves as the county seat of Suffolk County.

Some key facts about Islip:

  • Population (2020 Census): 335,543
  • Land Area: 105.89 sq mi
  • Density: 3,168/sq mi
  • County: Suffolk County
  • ZIP Codes: 11719, 11730, 11751, 11752, 11779, 11780, 11782, 11784, 11795

History

Islip was first settled in 1710 by settlers from Bay Shore and seized the name Islip after Islip, England where their relatives resided. Islip became an incorporated village in 1842 before becoming a town in 1922. For more on the history of Islip, visit the Islip Wikipedia page.

Population

As of the 2020 census, the population of Islip was 335,543 making it the most populous town in New York. Between 2010 and 2020, the population grew by 4.3%. Islip contains over 28% of the total population of Suffolk County.

Economy

The economy of Islip relies heavily on aviation, healthcare, retail and other service industries. Major employers in Islip include:

  • Long Island MacArthur Airport (100 MacArthur Blvd, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, 631-467-3210) – Provides commercial air service and freight transport
  • Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center (1000 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795, 631-376-3000) – Regional medical center
  • Islip Urgent Care (401 Main St, Islip, NY 11751, 631-581-5900) – Network of urgent care facilities
  • Tanger Outlets (1770 W Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901, 631-369-3472) – Large outlet mall
  • Target (700 Patchogue Yaphank Rd, Medford, NY 11763, 631-738-0008) – Retail store chain

For more on business and the economy in Islip visit the Town of Islip Economic Development website.

Landmarks

Some of the most famous landmarks in Islip include:

  • Long Island Maritime Museum (88 West Ave, West Sayville, NY 11796) – Maritime history museum located at 40° 42′ 28.488″ N, 73° 4′ 1.104″ W
  • Parrish Art Museum (25 Jobs Ln, Water Mill, NY 11976) – Art museum located at 40° 55′ 29.496″ N, 72° 20′ 47.508″ W
  • Heckscher Museum of Art (2 Prime Ave, Huntington, NY 11743) – Art museum located at 40° 52′ 34.14″ N, 73° 25′ 40.41″ W

Above is an embedded Google Map showing the location of Islip, New York.

Transportation

Islip is served by various transportation options:

  • Long Island Rail Road – Islip has a station on the Montauk Branch of the LIRR providing rail service to New York City
  • Long Island MacArthur Airport – Provides commercial air service to major hubs
  • Suffolk Transit – Public bus system with routes serving Islip
  • Southern State Parkway – Major highway passing through Islip

Education

Islip is home to several school districts serving the area:

These districts operate primary and secondary public schools throughout the town.

Local Resources

Here are some additional local resources in Islip: