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Elwood, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11731.
Population
11,762
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,460
ZIP codes
1
Elwood and its ZIP codes
Elwood at a glance
- Elwood is about 5.8 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 167th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $177,003, about 2.1 times the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $689,500 (63% above New York) and median rent is $2,064 a month.
Local data for Elwood, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elwood, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$177,003
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$689,500
Median rent
$2,064/mo
Homeownership
94.8%
Bachelor's or higher
56.6%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
42.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,164), German Americans (1,164), Irish Americans (1,080).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Elwood.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,119
689,858 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$92,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.1B
FY 2026, $7,299 per person
How people get to work
Elwood, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.9%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit10.4%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home21.5%
Average one-way commute: 42.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elwood, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,830
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26,160
5.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 25°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elwood, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.5%
U.S. 33.3% -6.8 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
ZIP codes in Elwood
1 in or overlapping Elwood. Population shown
Cities near Elwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenlawnCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 3.8 |
| East NorthportCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 5.2 |
| CommackCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 12.2 |
| Dix HillsCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 15.7 |
| Huntington StationCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 5.5 |
| South HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 3.4 |
| HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 7.6 |
| CenterportCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.2 |
| NorthportVillage | 4 mi | 2.3 |
| HalesiteCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Fort SalongaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 9.5 |
| West HillsCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Huntington BayVillage | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| MelvilleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 12.1 |
| Kings ParkCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Deer ParkCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elwood, NY in?
- Elwood is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Elwood, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elwood include 11731.
- What is the population of Elwood, NY?
- About 11,762 people live in Elwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elwood?
- Nearby places include Greenlawn (1.6 mi), East Northport (2.6 mi), Commack (3 mi), Dix Hills (3.1 mi), Huntington Station (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023