Port Jefferson, New York

incorporated village in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York, United States

The Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson is in the town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York. It is on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2000 census, the 7,837 people lived there. The small town is home to several unique restaurants and shops, and has a growing tourism industry.

Port Jefferson, New York
Port Jefferson, New York is located in New York
Port Jefferson, New York
Port Jefferson, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: Coordinates: 40°56′46″N 73°3′44″W / 40.94611°N 73.06222°W / 40.94611; -73.06222
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountySuffolk
Area
 • Total3.1 sq mi (7.9 km2)
 • Land3.0 sq mi (7.8 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
3 ft (1 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total7,837
 • Density2,587.2/sq mi (998.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
11777
Area code(s)631
FIPS code36-59355
GNIS feature ID0960968