Coram /kɔːrəm/ is a hamlet and census-designated place in the town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York, United States.

[2] Coram is the oldest settlement in the central part of the town of Brookhaven.

The first European settler in the area was likely William Satterly, who sought permission to open a tavern to cater to travelers in 1677.

[3] During the American Revolutionary War, Benjamin Tallmadge with his contingent of Light Dragoons arrived and he with 12 Culper Ring men captured and burned 300 tons of hay the British were storing for winter to feed their horses.

[4] George Washington, on hearing the news, sent the following letter to Tallmadge: I have received with much pleasure the report of your successful enterprise upon fort St. George, and was pleased with the destruction of the hay at Coram, which must be severely felt by the enemy at this time.

21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.