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Greenlawn, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11740.
Population
15,210
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,976
ZIP codes
1
Greenlawn and its ZIP codes
Greenlawn at a glance
- Greenlawn is about 9.4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 127th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $164,427, 91% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $630,800 (49% above New York).
Local data for Greenlawn, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greenlawn, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$164,427
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$630,800
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
45.1%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
35.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,797), Irish Americans (2,244), German Americans (1,572).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Greenlawn.
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
PPP loans
$13.9M
283 loans, 2,838 jobs reported
How people get to work
Greenlawn, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.6%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit9.4%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home16.2%
Average one-way commute: 35.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greenlawn, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greenlawn, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Greenlawn
1 in or overlapping Greenlawn. Population shown
Cities near Greenlawn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElwoodCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 4.8 |
| HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Huntington StationCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 5.5 |
| CenterportCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.2 |
| East NorthportCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 5.2 |
| South HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3.4 |
| HalesiteCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.9 |
| NorthportVillage | 3.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Huntington BayVillage | 4 mi | 1 |
| Dix HillsCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 15.7 |
| CommackCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 12.2 |
| West HillsCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 4.9 |
| Cold Spring HarborCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Fort SalongaCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 9.5 |
| AsharokenVillage | 5.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Eatons NeckCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greenlawn, NY in?
- Greenlawn is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Greenlawn, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Greenlawn include 11740.
- What is the population of Greenlawn, NY?
- About 15,210 people live in Greenlawn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greenlawn?
- Nearby places include Elwood (1.6 mi), Huntington (1.8 mi), Huntington Station (2.2 mi), Centerport (2.4 mi), East Northport (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023