Elwood
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Elwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 11,426 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 184 ft (56 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Greenlawn, 1.8 miles NW.
- 11,426residents (2020 Census)
- 184 ftelevation · 56 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.4 km²
- 2,390 / sq mipopulation density
- 11731main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Elwood
Elwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 11,426 as of the 2020 census.
The hamlet, given its location in the center of the Town of Huntington, is referred to as "The Heart of Huntington."
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Living in Elwood
- Median household income
- $177,003
- Median home value
- $689,500
- Median rent
- $2,064/mo
- Median age
- 44.2
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Elwood had 11,426 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,426 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,390 per sq mi (923 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elwood at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 11,426 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.78 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8462° N, 73.3389° W |
| ZIP codes | 11731, 11740 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3624405 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elwood
- Greenlawn1.8 mi NW
- East Northport2.4 mi N
- Commack2.9 mi E
- Dix Hills3.0 mi S
- South Huntington3.2 mi SW
- Huntington Station3.4 mi W
- Northport4.0 mi N
- Huntington4.0 mi NW
- Centerport4.2 mi NW
- Halesite4.7 mi NW
- Fort Salonga5.0 mi NE
- Huntington Bay5.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elwood
What county is Elwood in?
Elwood is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of Elwood, NY?
11,426 people lived in Elwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elwood, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11731. Other ZIP codes: 11740.
What is the elevation of Elwood?
184 feet (56 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elwood?
Greenlawn (1.8 mi), East Northport (2.4 mi), Commack (2.9 mi), Dix Hills (3.0 mi), South Huntington (3.2 mi).
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