West Hills

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Aerial view of West Hills, New York
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West Hills is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, with 5,385 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 348 ft (106 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodbury, 2.0 miles W.

About West Hills

West Hills is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County, New York. As of the 2020 census, West Hills had a population of 5,385. Residents share a post office with the hamlet of Huntington but much earlier in its history, West Hills had its own post office, located on Jericho Turnpike (formerly Middle Post Road). Also, it is adjacent to the hamlet of Woodbury .

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Median household income
$185,745
Median home value
$741,900
Median rent
$2,939/mo
Median age
48.7
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West Hills, NY population

West Hills had 5,385 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,385
Density1,097 per sq mi (424 per km²)

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

West Hills at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountySuffolk County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,385 (2020)
Land area4.91 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Coordinates40.8199° N, 73.4339° W
ZIP code11797
Census code (GEOID)3680258

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

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Frequently asked questions about West Hills

What county is West Hills in?

West Hills is in Suffolk County, New York.

What is the population of West Hills, NY?

5,385 people lived in West Hills at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of West Hills, NY?

The ZIP code of West Hills is 11797.

What is the elevation of West Hills?

348 feet (106 m) above sea level.

What towns are near West Hills?

Woodbury (2.0 mi), South Huntington (2.2 mi), Huntington Station (2.3 mi), Melville (2.9 mi), Cold Spring Harbor (3.3 mi).

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