East Northport, New York | |
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 Town green at the formerNorthport Traction trolley stop on Larkfield Road | |
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| Coordinates:40°52′45″N73°19′27″W / 40.87917°N 73.32417°W /40.87917; -73.32417 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Huntington |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.15 sq mi (13.35 km2) |
| • Land | 5.15 sq mi (13.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 20,048 |
| • Density | 3,889.2/sq mi (1,501.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 11731 |
| Area codes | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-22612 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0949189 |
East Northport is ahamlet andcensus-designated place (CDP) located within theTown of Huntington inSuffolk County, onLong Island,New York, United States. The population was 20,048 at the time of the 2020 census.[2]
Soon after the establishment of a village in theHuntington area,Englishsettlers sought to further expand their territory.[3] On July 30, 1656, land was purchased from Chief Asharoken, head of theMatinecockNative American tribe.[3] Portions of that land included the area that would eventually become East Northport.[3]
Two distinct communities formed in the area now known as East Northport. The more populous settlement known as Larkfield was located on the northern side, near Vernon Valley (now part ofNorthport). Larkfield originally developed near the location of Genola Cemetery, just north of the modern-day junction of Larkfield Road, Vernon Valley Road, and Laurel Road. A second community located on the southern side was known as Clay Pitts, named for its vast deposits of redclay. This clay, which had been used by Native Americans to form pottery, was used by the Europeans to formbricks for construction.[4] The land between Larkfield and Clay Pitts was well suited for agriculture, and the region prospered in the late 18th century as a thriving farming community by supplying produce to markets inNew York City andBrooklyn.[3]
In 1868 theLong Island Rail Road opened a station within theVillage of Northport.[5] However, just a few years later the LIRR decided to move theNorthport station to a new location in Larkfield to facilitate further railway extension toPort Jefferson. The new railway station located at Larkfield Road and Bellerose Avenue opened on January 13, 1873.[6] Although the station retained the name of Northport, train conductors would refer to it as "East of Northport", because the station was located east of therailway junction which used to direct trains north to the old station located in the Village of Northport. Despite the fact that East Northport is primarilysouth of Northport, the area became known thereafter as East Northport.[4] The Larkfield Post Office formally changed its name to East Northport in 1910.[3] As Americans returned home fromWorld War II,Long Island experienced a dramatic population shift from large cities to suburban areas. East Northport's population soared as a housing boom transformed the rural farmland into modernsuburbs.[4]
On August 11, 1989, FBI Informant Robert Kubecka and his brother-in-law Donald Barstow were murdered inside their Brightside Avenue office byLucchese Family soldiers Rocco Vitulli and Frank "Frankie the Pearl" Federico, on orders of CapoSalvatore Avellino, with the blessing of then-LucchesseunderbossAnthony 'Gaspipe' Casso. Information provided by Kubecka had been used as part of the infamousMafia Commission Trial in 1985–1986.[7]
In 1998, East Northport'sUnited States Post Office building was renamed the Jerome Anthony Ambro, Jr. Post Office Building through a bill passed by theUnited States Congress, in honor ofthe former congressman forNew York's Third congressional district.[8]
As of 2025, East Northport is the largest community in the town ofHuntington, by land area, and third in population behindHuntington Station andDix Hills.[9]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.4 km2), all land.[2][10]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2000 | 20,845 | — | |
| 2010 | 20,217 | −3.0% | |
| 2020 | 20,048 | −0.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] | |||
As of thecensus of 2010, there were 20,217 people, 7,114 households, and 5,467 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,887.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,501.1/km2). There were 7,288 housing units at an average density of 1,401.5 per square mile (541.1/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.1%White, 0.8%African American, 0.05%Native American, 2.8%Asian, 0.05%Pacific Islander, 1.7%some other race, and 1.4% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 6.7% of the population.[12]
There were 7,114 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were headed bymarried couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84, and the average family size was 3.22.[12]
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.[12]
For the period between 2009 and 2011, the annual median income for a household in the CDP was an estimated $101,058. Males had a median income of $81,472 versus $55,403 for females. Theper capita income for the CDP was $39,766. About 1.5% of families and 3.2% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.[13]
Students residing in the CDP of East Northport primarily attend theNorthport-East Northport Union Free School District. A few students also attend theHalf Hollow Hills Central School District.[9]
The following schools are located within East Northport or have an East Northport mailing address:[9]
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