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Northport, NY
Village in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11768.
Population
7,322
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,179
ZIP codes
1
Northport and its ZIP codes
Northport at a glance
- Northport is about 7.5 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $146,921 a year, 71% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $745,300 (76% above New York) and median rent is $2,209 a month.
Local data for Northport, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northport, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$146,921
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$745,300
Median rent
$2,209/mo
Homeownership
85.9%
Bachelor's or higher
66.2%
Median age
51.6
Average commute
34.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,586), Italian Americans (1,534), Irish Americans (1,291).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Northport.
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
Northport, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.3%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit5.9%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home18.1%
Average one-way commute: 34.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northport, 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 Northport, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.4%
U.S. 33.3% -5.9 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
6.8%
U.S. 12.8% -6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.1%
U.S. 11.1% -8.0 pts
ZIP codes in Northport
1 in or overlapping Northport. Population shown
Cities near Northport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CenterportCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.2 |
| East NorthportCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 5.2 |
| Fort SalongaCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 9.5 |
| HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 7.6 |
| AsharokenVillage | 3 mi | 1.4 |
| GreenlawnCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Eatons NeckCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| HalesiteCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.9 |
| ElwoodCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 4.8 |
| Huntington BayVillage | 4.1 mi | 1 |
| Kings ParkCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 6.7 |
| Huntington StationCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 5.5 |
| CommackCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 12.2 |
| Lloyd HarborVillage | 6.3 mi | 9.3 |
| South HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Cold Spring HarborCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northport, NY in?
- Northport is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Northport, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Northport include 11768.
- What is the population of Northport, NY?
- About 7,322 people live in Northport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northport?
- Nearby places include Centerport (1.8 mi), East Northport (2 mi), Fort Salonga (2.5 mi), Huntington (3 mi), Asharoken (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023