Southold
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

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.
- 6,040residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 10.5 sq miland area · 27.1 km²
- 577 / sq mipopulation density
- 11971main ZIP code (2 in total)
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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Living in Southold
- Median household income
- $128,822
- Median home value
- $844,700
- Median rent
- $2,237/mo
- Median age
- 48.6
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Southold had 6,040 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,040 |
|---|---|
| Density | 577 per sq mi (223 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Southold at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,040 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.46 sq mi (27.1 km²) |
| Water area | 4.09 sq mi (10.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0654° N, 72.4298° W |
| ZIP codes | 11971, 11958 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3669452 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Southold
- Peconic2.6 mi SW
- Greenport West2.9 mi NE
- Shelter Island Heights3.7 mi E
- Greenport4.2 mi NE
- Cutchogue4.3 mi SW
- Dering Harbor5.0 mi E
- New Suffolk5.4 mi SW
- East Marion6.6 mi NE
- North Haven6.7 mi SE
- Shelter Island6.9 mi E
- Mattituck7.2 mi SW
- Noyack7.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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