Elwood, New York
Elwood is a small hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County, on Long Island, New York. It sits near the center of Huntington and is known as "The Heart of Huntington."
Geography and population: Elwood covers about 4.8 square miles, all land, at an elevation of 184 feet. The population was 11,426 at the 2020 census. The community is mostly White, with Black or African American, Asian, and people of two or more races making up the rest; about 8.7% are Hispanic or Latino. The age mix includes about 20% under 18 and about 16% aged 65 and over. Women slightly outnumber men.
Housing and income: Most homes are owned, with about 98% owner-occupied. Median home value is around $574,000, and median rent is about $1,417. Educational attainment is high: about 95.6% of adults have a high school diploma, and about 47.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. The median household income is about $150,549. About two-thirds of people are in the civilian labor force, and the typical commute to work is about 43 minutes.
Education: Most of Elwood is in the Elwood Union Free School District, while a small part is in the South Huntington Union Free School District. Students attend schools in one of these two districts depending on where they live.
Transportation and roads: Major roads include Jericho Turnpike (Route 25), Burr Road, Clay Pitts Road, Cuba Hill Road, Daly Road, Elwood Road, Little Plains Road, and Park Avenue.
Postal and contact: ZIP codes are 11730, 11731, and 11743. Area codes are 631 and 934.
This page was last edited on 1 February 2026, at 23:55 (CET).