Barnum Island
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Barnum Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nassau County, New York, with 2,590 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Island Park, 0.6 miles SW.
- 2,590residents (2020 Census)
- 0 ftelevation · 0 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 2,992 / sq mipopulation density
- 11558main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Barnum Island
Barnum Island is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 2,590 at the 2020 census. It occupies the eastern portion of an island situated between Long Island and Long Beach. That island, previously known in its entirety as Hog Island, consists entirely of the communities of Barnum Island and Island Park.
Barnum Island is an unincorporated area of the Town of Hempstead. Most of Barnum Island is separated from the Village of Island Park by the LIRR's Long Beach Branch rail line to Long Beach.
Barnum Island has its own fire district and school district, but is under contract with the Village of Island Park for fire and education services for its residents. Barnum Island is included in the Island Park School District and ZIP code (11558).
The E.F. Barrett Power Station is located within the hamlet.
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Living in Barnum Island
- Median household income
- $116,250
- Median home value
- $755,100
- Median rent
- $3,500/mo
- Median age
- 50.8
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Barnum Island had 2,590 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,590 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,992 per sq mi (1,155 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Barnum Island at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Nassau County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,590 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.87 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6088° N, 73.6447° W |
| ZIP codes | 11558, 11561 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3604550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Barnum Island
- Island Park0.6 mi SW
- Harbor Isle1.1 mi SW
- Oceanside1.7 mi N
- Long Beach1.9 mi SW
- Bay Park2.0 mi NW
- Lido Beach2.5 mi SE
- East Rockaway2.7 mi NW
- Hewlett Harbor2.8 mi NW
- Hewlett Neck3.0 mi W
- Hewlett Bay Park3.2 mi NW
- Woodsburgh3.3 mi W
- Baldwin3.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Barnum Island
What county is Barnum Island in?
Barnum Island is in Nassau County, New York.
What is the population of Barnum Island, NY?
2,590 people lived in Barnum Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Barnum Island, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11558. Other ZIP codes: 11561.
What is the elevation of Barnum Island?
0 feet (0 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Barnum Island?
Island Park (0.6 mi), Harbor Isle (1.1 mi), Oceanside (1.7 mi), Long Beach (1.9 mi), Bay Park (2.0 mi).
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