Northwest Harbor
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Northwest Harbor is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 4,637 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Hampton North, 3.3 miles SE.
- 4,637residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 14.5 sq miland area · 37.5 km²
- 320 / sq mipopulation density
- 11937ZIP code
About Northwest Harbor
Northwest Harbor is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of East Hampton, Suffolk County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Northwest Harbor had a population of 4,637.
It is named for the bay on the South Fork of Long Island connecting Sag Harbor, Shelter Island and the town of East Hampton to Gardiners Bay and the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The bay derives its name from being northwest of East Hampton village. The name "Northwest Harbor" is applied to the Northwest Woods neighborhood (sometimes shortened to simply "Northwest") of the town of East Hampton. It is also applied to Northwest Landing at Northwest Creek (a saltwater outlet from the inlet to the harbor) which was the first port for East Hampton and which became a major whaling port in the late 17th and early 18th centuries until it was replaced by Sag Harbor two miles to the west of the landing, where the water was deeper. Ships of Sag Harbor must pass through Northwest Harbor at the Cedar Point Lighthouse in order to reach Gardiners Bay and the open ocean.
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Living in Northwest Harbor
- Median household income
- $160,375
- Median home value
- $1,573,300
- Median rent
- $1,807/mo
- Median age
- 47.9
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Northwest Harbor had 4,637 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,637 |
|---|---|
| Density | 320 per sq mi (124 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Northwest Harbor at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,637 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.48 sq mi (37.5 km²) |
| Water area | 5.57 sq mi (14.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0136° N, 72.2203° W |
| ZIP code | 11937 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3653852 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Northwest Harbor
- East Hampton North3.3 mi SE
- Springs3.4 mi E
- Sag Harbor3.8 mi W
- Wainscott4.5 mi SW
- East Hampton4.5 mi S
- North Haven4.9 mi W
- Shelter Island4.9 mi NW
- Amagansett5.1 mi SE
- Sagaponack6.3 mi SW
- Noyack6.5 mi W
- Bridgehampton6.7 mi SW
- Shelter Island Heights7.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Harbor
What county is Northwest Harbor in?
Northwest Harbor is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of Northwest Harbor, NY?
4,637 people lived in Northwest Harbor at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Northwest Harbor, NY?
The ZIP code of Northwest Harbor is 11937.
What is the elevation of Northwest Harbor?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Northwest Harbor?
East Hampton North (3.3 mi), Springs (3.4 mi), Sag Harbor (3.8 mi), Wainscott (4.5 mi), East Hampton (4.5 mi).
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