Gilgo
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Gilgo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 185 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Copiague, 2.4 miles N.
- 185residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 13.0 km²
- 37 / sq mipopulation density
- 11702ZIP code
About Gilgo
Gilgo is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Babylon in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 185 at the time of the 2020 census.
Prior to the 2010 census, the area was part of a larger CDP called Gilgo-Oak Beach-Captree. The Gilgo CDP contains several small beach communities on Jones Beach Island, a barrier island along the southern edge of Long Island. In order from west to east, these include West Gilgo (on the Nassau/Suffolk county border), Gilgo Beach, and Cedar Beach (no residences). To the east along the beach is the CDP of Oak Beach.
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- Median home value
- $441,200
- Median age
- 60.3
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Gilgo had 185 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 185 |
|---|---|
| Density | 37 per sq mi (14 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gilgo at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 185 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.02 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Water area | 10.36 sq mi (26.84 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6362° N, 73.3838° W |
| ZIP code | 11702 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3628990 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gilgo
- Copiague2.4 mi N
- Amityville2.9 mi NW
- Lindenhurst3.5 mi N
- East Massapequa3.9 mi NW
- Massapequa Park4.6 mi NW
- North Amityville4.7 mi N
- Oak Beach4.9 mi E
- North Lindenhurst4.9 mi N
- Babylon5.0 mi NE
- Massapequa5.1 mi NW
- West Babylon5.4 mi N
- Seaford6.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gilgo
What county is Gilgo in?
Gilgo is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of Gilgo, NY?
185 people lived in Gilgo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gilgo, NY?
The ZIP code of Gilgo is 11702.
What is the elevation of Gilgo?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gilgo?
Copiague (2.4 mi), Amityville (2.9 mi), Lindenhurst (3.5 mi), East Massapequa (3.9 mi), Massapequa Park (4.6 mi).
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