Bellmore

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Aerial view of Bellmore, New York
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Bellmore is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nassau County, New York, with 16,297 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Wantagh, 1.0 miles NE.

About Bellmore

Bellmore is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population according to the 2024 census is 15,937. Bellmore is located on the south shore of Long Island 6 miles (10 km) north of Jones Beach State Park, approximately 27 miles (43 km) east of Manhattan, and 10 miles (16 km) east of the Nassau-Queens (New York City) Line.

Bellmore, along with North Bellmore, are referred to collectively as "The Bellmores". The part of the latter area south of Merrick Road (or possibly south of Sunrise Highway) is sometimes called "South Bellmore".

Bellmore serves as a suburb of New York City on Long Island. Penn Station in Manhattan is typically a 45-minute direct ride from the station on the Long Island Rail Road's Babylon Branch. John F. Kennedy Int'l Airport is located within 15 miles (24 km) of Bellmore, making it convenient for travelers. Major thoroughfares that wind through the suburb include Sunrise Highway, Southern State Parkway, Merrick Road, Bellmore Avenue, Jerusalem Avenue, and Newbridge Road.

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Living in Bellmore

Median household income
$161,674
Median home value
$681,800
Median rent
$2,160/mo
Median age
42.3
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Bellmore, NY population

Bellmore had 16,297 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census16,297
Density6,907 per sq mi (2,667 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bellmore at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyNassau County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population16,297 (2020)
Land area2.36 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Water area0.61 sq mi (1.59 km²)
Coordinates40.6602° N, 73.5266° W
ZIP codes11710, 11566, 11793
Census code (GEOID)3605738

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Bellmore

What county is Bellmore in?

Bellmore is in Nassau County, New York.

What is the population of Bellmore, NY?

16,297 people lived in Bellmore at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Bellmore, NY?

The main ZIP code is 11710. Other ZIP codes: 11566, 11793.

What towns are near Bellmore?

Wantagh (1.0 mi), Merrick (1.4 mi), Seaford (1.8 mi), North Bellmore (2.2 mi), North Wantagh (2.4 mi).

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