East Moriches, New York
East Moriches (/moʊˈrɪtʃɪz/ ⓘ moh-RITCH-iz) is a hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 5,249 at the 2010 census.
East Moriches, New York | |
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| Motto: Long Island's Best Kept Secret | |
U.S. Census map | |
| Coordinates: 40°48′23″N 72°45′24″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Brookhaven |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.01 sq mi (15.57 km2) |
| • Land | 5.43 sq mi (14.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 5,946 |
| • Density | 1,095.43/sq mi (422.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 |
| ZIP Code | 11940 |
| Area code(s) | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-22546 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0970099 |
The name Moriches comes from Meritces, a Native American who owned land on Moriches Neck.
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