East Rockaway
Village in Nassau County, New York
East Rockaway is a village in Nassau County, New York, with 10,159 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bay Park, 0.9 miles S.
- 10,159residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 9,978 / sq mipopulation density
- 11518main ZIP code (2 in total)
About East Rockaway
East Rockaway is a village located within Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 10,159 at the time of the 2020 census.
The Village of East Rockaway is located on the eastern edge of Rockaway Peninsula in the town of Hempstead, adjacent to Hewlett Harbor, Hewlett, Rockville Centre, Lynbrook, and Oceanside. It is the final neighborhood before the beginning of Five Towns to the west – although some have come to include wealthier sections of East Rockaway as a part of Five Towns.
The village is an inner suburb, only 24 km (15 mi) from downtown Manhattan. The primary ethnicities are Italian and Irish. The Waverly Park neighborhood, near the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Center and along the border with Hewlett, has a sizable Jewish community.
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Living in East Rockaway
- Median household income
- $124,929
- Median home value
- $621,300
- Median rent
- $2,416/mo
- Median age
- 41.5
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East Rockaway had 10,159 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,159 |
|---|---|
| Density | 9,978 per sq mi (3,852 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Rockaway at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Nassau County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 10,159 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.02 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6439° N, 73.6668° W |
| ZIP codes | 11518, 11563 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3622876 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Rockaway
- Bay Park0.9 mi S
- Lynbrook1.0 mi N
- Hewlett Harbor1.2 mi SW
- Hewlett1.4 mi W
- Hewlett Bay Park1.6 mi W
- Oceanside1.7 mi SE
- North Lynbrook1.7 mi N
- Rockville Centre2.1 mi NE
- Malverne2.1 mi N
- Hewlett Neck2.1 mi SW
- Valley Stream2.5 mi NW
- Lakeview2.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about East Rockaway
What county is East Rockaway in?
East Rockaway is in Nassau County, New York.
What is the population of East Rockaway, NY?
10,159 people lived in East Rockaway at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East Rockaway, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11518. Other ZIP codes: 11563.
What is the elevation of East Rockaway?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near East Rockaway?
Bay Park (0.9 mi), Lynbrook (1.0 mi), Hewlett Harbor (1.2 mi), Hewlett (1.4 mi), Hewlett Bay Park (1.6 mi).
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