ZIP code 11724, corresponding to Cold Spring Harbor in New York, has experienced fluctuations in population and population density from 2010 to 2022. The population ranged from a low of 2,794 in 2012 to a high of 3,225 in 2018, with the 2022 population at 2,998. The population density, in people per square mile, ranged from 816.96 in 2012 to 942.98 in 2018, with the 2022 density at 876.61.

Given the ZIP code size of 3.42 square miles and the 2022 population density of 876.61 people per square mile, this area can be classified as a suburban rural region. Suburban rural areas typically have densities between 500 and 1,000 people per square mile and feature more clustered housing compared to rural areas, with lot sizes around 1 acre.

The lifestyle in this suburban rural area likely blends rural openness with suburban amenities, making it attractive for families seeking quieter neighborhoods close to nature while having access to suburban conveniences like community centers and parks. The estimated number of housing units for the 2022 population is 1,148, using the national average household size of 2.61 people per household.