Laurel
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

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.
- 1,495residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.8 km²
- 498 / sq mipopulation density
- 11948main ZIP code (2 in total)
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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Living in Laurel
- Median household income
- $138,726
- Median home value
- $870,800
- Median age
- 56.7
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Laurel had 1,495 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,495 |
|---|---|
| Density | 498 per sq mi (192 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Laurel at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,495 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.00 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9729° N, 72.5545° W |
| ZIP codes | 11948, 11952 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3641465 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Laurel
- Jamesport1.7 mi SW
- Mattituck2.3 mi N
- Aquebogue3.3 mi SW
- Northville4.0 mi W
- New Suffolk4.3 mi NE
- Cutchogue4.9 mi NE
- Flanders6.4 mi SW
- Riverhead6.5 mi W
- Peconic6.6 mi NE
- Riverside7.7 mi SW
- Hampton Bays7.7 mi S
- Tuckahoe7.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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