East Meadow

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

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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.

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, NY population

East Meadow had 37,796 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census37,796
Density5,997 per sq mi (2,315 per km²)

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

East Meadow at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyNassau County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population37,796 (2020)
Land area6.30 sq mi (16.3 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates40.7201° N, 73.5589° W
ZIP codes11554, 11549, 11553, 11556, 11756
Census code (GEOID)3622502

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

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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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