West New Brighton, Staten Island

West New Brighton
A ravioli shop on Forest Avenue in West New Brighton.
Nickname: 
West Brighton
Location within New York City
Coordinates: 40°38′06″N 74°06′43″W / 40.635°N 74.112°W / 40.635; -74.112
Country United States
State New York
City New York City
Borough Staten Island
Community DistrictStaten Island 1
Area
  Total
3.41 km2 (1.318 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
20,099
  Density5,900/km2 (15,000/sq mi)
Economics
  Median income$74,062
ZIP Codes
10310
Area code718, 347, 929, and 917

West New Brighton (also called West Brighton) is a neighborhood of Staten Island, New York City, situated in the central area of North Shore. The neighborhood is bordered by New Brighton to the east, Port Richmond to the west, the waters of the Kill Van Kull to the north, and the communities of Sunnyside and Castleton Corners to the south.

West New Brighton is part of Staten Island Community District 1 and its ZIP Code is 10310. West New Brighton is patrolled by the 120th Precinct of the New York City Police Department.