Plainview
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Plainview is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nassau County, New York, with 27,100 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 151 ft (46 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Old Bethpage, 2.3 miles S.
- 27,100residents (2020 Census)
- 151 ftelevation · 46 m
- 5.7 sq miland area · 14.8 km²
- 4,734 / sq mipopulation density
- 11803main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Plainview
Plainview is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in the town of Oyster Bay in east central Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 27,100 at the time of the 2020 census. The Plainview post office has the ZIP code 11803.
Plainview and its neighboring hamlet, Old Bethpage, share a school system, library, fire department, and water district. Law enforcement for the communities is provided by the Nassau County Police Department's Second and Eighth Precincts.
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Living in Plainview
- Median household income
- $189,906
- Median home value
- $796,300
- Median rent
- $3,392/mo
- Median age
- 45.2
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Plainview had 27,100 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,100 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,734 per sq mi (1,828 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Plainview at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Nassau County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 27,100 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.72 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7818° N, 73.4731° W |
| ZIP codes | 11803, 11804 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3658442 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Plainview
- Old Bethpage2.3 mi S
- Bethpage2.3 mi S
- Woodbury2.7 mi N
- Syosset2.8 mi NW
- Hicksville3.0 mi SW
- West Hills3.3 mi NE
- Melville3.4 mi E
- Jericho3.6 mi W
- Farmingdale3.7 mi SE
- Plainedge4.0 mi S
- Muttontown4.5 mi NW
- East Farmingdale4.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Plainview
What county is Plainview in?
Plainview is in Nassau County, New York.
What is the population of Plainview, NY?
27,100 people lived in Plainview at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Plainview, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11803. Other ZIP codes: 11804.
What is the elevation of Plainview?
151 feet (46 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Plainview?
Old Bethpage (2.3 mi), Bethpage (2.3 mi), Woodbury (2.7 mi), Syosset (2.8 mi), Hicksville (3.0 mi).
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