Southold

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

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Southold is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 6,040 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Peconic, 2.6 miles SW.

About Southold

Southold is a census-designated place (CDP) that generally corresponds to the hamlet by the same name in the Town of Southold in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The CDP population was 5,748 at the 2010 census.

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Median household income
$128,822
Median home value
$844,700
Median rent
$2,237/mo
Median age
48.6
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Southold, NY population

Southold had 6,040 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,040
Density577 per sq mi (223 per km²)

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

Southold at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountySuffolk County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population6,040 (2020)
Land area10.46 sq mi (27.1 km²)
Water area4.09 sq mi (10.58 km²)
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates41.0654° N, 72.4298° W
ZIP codes11971, 11958
Census code (GEOID)3669452

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

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Frequently asked questions about Southold

What county is Southold in?

Southold is in Suffolk County, New York.

What is the population of Southold, NY?

6,040 people lived in Southold at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Southold, NY?

The main ZIP code is 11971. Other ZIP codes: 11958.

What is the elevation of Southold?

23 feet (7 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Southold?

Peconic (2.6 mi), Greenport West (2.9 mi), Shelter Island Heights (3.7 mi), Greenport (4.2 mi), Cutchogue (4.3 mi).

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