Laurel

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Aerial view of Laurel, New York
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Laurel is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 1,495 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jamesport, 1.7 miles SW.

About Laurel

Laurel is a census-designated place (CDP) roughly corresponding to the hamlet of Laurel in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is located mostly within the Town of Southold, with a small portion in the Town of Riverhead. As of the 2020 census, Laurel had a population of 1,495.

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$138,726
Median home value
$870,800
Median age
56.7
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Laurel, NY population

Laurel had 1,495 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,495
Density498 per sq mi (192 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Laurel at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountySuffolk County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,495 (2020)
Land area3.00 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Water area0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²)
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates40.9729° N, 72.5545° W
ZIP codes11948, 11952
Census code (GEOID)3641465

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Laurel

What county is Laurel in?

Laurel is in Suffolk County, New York.

What is the population of Laurel, NY?

1,495 people lived in Laurel at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Laurel, NY?

The main ZIP code is 11948. Other ZIP codes: 11952.

What is the elevation of Laurel?

20 feet (6 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Laurel?

Jamesport (1.7 mi), Mattituck (2.3 mi), Aquebogue (3.3 mi), Northville (4.0 mi), New Suffolk (4.3 mi).

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