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Southold, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11971.
Population
6,397
Land area
10.5sq mi
People per sq mi
611
ZIP codes
1
Southold and its ZIP codes
Southold at a glance
- Southold is 45% denser than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $128,822 a year, 50% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $844,700 (99% above New York) and median rent is $2,237 a month.
Local data for Southold, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Southold, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$128,822
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$844,700
Median rent
$2,237/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
54.3%
Median age
48.6
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,330), Italian Americans (960), German Americans (851).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Southold.
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
$14.5M
259 loans, 2,121 jobs reported
How people get to work
Southold, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.8%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit5.8%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Southold, 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
82° / 23°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Southold, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.5%
U.S. 33.3% -5.8 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
8.3%
U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Southold
1 in or overlapping Southold. Population shown
Cities near Southold
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PeconicCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 3.3 |
| Shelter Island HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Greenport WestCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.2 |
| CutchogueCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 9.8 |
| GreenportVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.9 |
| New SuffolkCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Dering HarborVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| East MarionCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Shelter IslandCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 6.6 |
| NoyackCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 8.4 |
| MattituckCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 9 |
| North HavenVillage | 7.1 mi | 2.7 |
| North SeaCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 11.1 |
| LaurelCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 3 |
| Sag HarborVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.8 |
| OrientCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Southold, NY in?
- Southold is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Southold, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Southold include 11971.
- What is the population of Southold, NY?
- About 6,397 people live in Southold, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Southold?
- Nearby places include Peconic (2.2 mi), Shelter Island Heights (3.4 mi), Greenport West (4.2 mi), Cutchogue (4.2 mi), Greenport (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023