Lawrence
Village in Nassau County, New York
Lawrence is a village in Nassau County, New York, with 6,809 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Atlantic Beach, 1.2 miles S.
- 6,809residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.6 km²
- 1,831 / sq mipopulation density
- 11559main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Lawrence
Lawrence is a village within the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. It is located adjacent to the border with the New York City borough of Queens to the west and is near the Reynolds Channel to the south. The population was 6,809 at the time of the 2020 census.
Lawrence is one of the "Five Towns," which consist of the villages of Lawrence and Cedarhurst, the hamlets (unincorporated areas) of Woodmere and Inwood, and "The Hewletts", which is made up of the hamlet of Hewlett together with the villages of Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Harbor and Hewlett Neck, along with Woodsburgh.
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Living in Lawrence
- Median household income
- $170,000
- Median home value
- $1,623,200
- Median rent
- $1,943/mo
- Median age
- 34.9
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Lawrence had 6,809 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,809 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,831 per sq mi (707 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lawrence at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Nassau County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 6,809 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.72 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6022° N, 73.7159° W |
| ZIP codes | 11559, 11509, 11516, 11598 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3641553 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lawrence
- East Atlantic Beach1.2 mi S
- Atlantic Beach1.2 mi SW
- Woodsburgh1.4 mi N
- Cedarhurst1.7 mi N
- Hewlett Neck1.8 mi NE
- Woodmere2.4 mi N
- Hewlett Bay Park2.5 mi NE
- Inwood2.5 mi NW
- Harbor Isle2.7 mi E
- Hewlett Harbor2.7 mi NE
- Long Beach2.9 mi SE
- Hewlett3.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence
What county is Lawrence in?
Lawrence is in Nassau County, New York.
What is the population of Lawrence, NY?
6,809 people lived in Lawrence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lawrence, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11559. Other ZIP codes: 11509, 11516, 11598.
What is the elevation of Lawrence?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lawrence?
East Atlantic Beach (1.2 mi), Atlantic Beach (1.2 mi), Woodsburgh (1.4 mi), Cedarhurst (1.7 mi), Hewlett Neck (1.8 mi).
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