Selden
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Selden is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 21,262 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 89 ft (27 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Centereach, 1.9 miles W.
- 21,262residents (2020 Census)
- 89 ftelevation · 27 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.8 km²
- 4,674 / sq mipopulation density
- 11784main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Selden
Selden (historically known as Westfield) is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 21,262 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Selden
- Median household income
- $108,952
- Median home value
- $462,000
- Median rent
- $2,311/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Selden had 21,262 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,262 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,674 per sq mi (1,805 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Selden at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 21,262 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.55 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8714° N, 73.0466° W |
| ZIP codes | 11784, 11720 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3666212 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Selden
- Centereach1.9 mi W
- Coram2.2 mi E
- Farmingville2.3 mi S
- Terryville2.6 mi N
- Lake Grove3.8 mi W
- Port Jefferson Station3.9 mi N
- Holtsville4.1 mi S
- East Setauket4.2 mi NW
- Gordon Heights4.4 mi E
- Lake Ronkonkoma4.5 mi SW
- Medford4.7 mi SE
- Stony Brook University4.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Selden
What county is Selden in?
Selden is in Suffolk County, New York.
What is the population of Selden, NY?
21,262 people lived in Selden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Selden, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11784. Other ZIP codes: 11720.
What is the elevation of Selden?
89 feet (27 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Selden?
Centereach (1.9 mi), Coram (2.2 mi), Farmingville (2.3 mi), Terryville (2.6 mi), Lake Grove (3.8 mi).
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