Freeport

Village in Nassau County, New York

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Freeport is a village in Nassau County, New York, with 44,472 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Baldwin, 1.2 miles W.

About Freeport

Freeport is a village located within the town of Hempstead, in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 44,472 at the time of the 2020 census, making it the second largest village in New York by population.

A settlement since the 1640s, it was once an oystering community and later a resort popular with the New York City theater community. It is now primarily a bedroom suburb but retains a modest commercial waterfront and some light industry.

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Living in Freeport

Median household income
$120,625
Median home value
$505,900
Median rent
$2,077/mo
Median age
40
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Freeport, NY population

Freeport had 44,472 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census44,472
Density9,198 per sq mi (3,552 per km²)

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

Freeport at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyNassau County
TypeVillage
Population44,472 (2020)
Land area4.83 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Water area0.31 sq mi (0.82 km²)
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates40.6509° N, 73.5846° W
ZIP codes11520, 11510, 11566, 11575
Census code (GEOID)3627485

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

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Frequently asked questions about Freeport

What county is Freeport in?

Freeport is in Nassau County, New York.

What is the population of Freeport, NY?

44,472 people lived in Freeport at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Freeport, NY?

The main ZIP code is 11520. Other ZIP codes: 11510, 11566, 11575.

What is the elevation of Freeport?

20 feet (6 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Freeport?

Baldwin (1.2 mi), Merrick (1.7 mi), Roosevelt (2.0 mi), North Merrick (2.9 mi), South Hempstead (2.9 mi).

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