East Meadow
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

East Meadow is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nassau County, New York, with 37,796 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 72 ft (22 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Salisbury, 1.8 miles N.
- 37,796residents (2020 Census)
- 72 ftelevation · 22 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.3 km²
- 5,997 / sq mipopulation density
- 11554main ZIP code (5 in total)
About East Meadow
East Meadow is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) within the Town of Hempstead in the central portion of Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 37,796 at the time of the 2020 census.
Many of the hamlet's residents commute to Manhattan, located approximately 30 miles (48 km) to the west.
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Living in East Meadow
- Median household income
- $133,971
- Median home value
- $631,800
- Median rent
- $2,890/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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East Meadow had 37,796 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 37,796 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,997 per sq mi (2,315 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Meadow at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Nassau County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 37,796 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.30 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7201° N, 73.5589° W |
| ZIP codes | 11554, 11549, 11553, 11556, 11756 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3622502 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Meadow
- Salisbury1.8 mi N
- Uniondale1.9 mi W
- North Merrick2.2 mi S
- North Bellmore2.3 mi SE
- Levittown2.4 mi E
- New Cassel2.8 mi N
- North Wantagh2.9 mi SE
- Roosevelt3.1 mi SW
- Westbury3.2 mi NW
- Hempstead3.4 mi W
- Carle Place3.5 mi NW
- Hicksville3.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about East Meadow
What county is East Meadow in?
East Meadow is in Nassau County, New York.
What is the population of East Meadow, NY?
37,796 people lived in East Meadow at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East Meadow, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11554. Other ZIP codes: 11549, 11553, 11556, 11756.
What is the elevation of East Meadow?
72 feet (22 m) above sea level.
What towns are near East Meadow?
Salisbury (1.8 mi), Uniondale (1.9 mi), North Merrick (2.2 mi), North Bellmore (2.3 mi), Levittown (2.4 mi).
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