Point Lookout
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Point Lookout is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nassau County, New York, with 1,527 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lido Beach, 1.3 miles W.
- 1,527residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 5,634 / sq mipopulation density
- 11569ZIP code
About Point Lookout
Point Lookout is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in the town of Hempstead in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 1,527 at the time of the 2020 census. The town is mostly made up of residential homes, with several small businesses on Lido Boulevard. The town is surrounded on three sides by water. Today, Point Lookout has become a popular location for summer residences. Among its inhabitants, it is commonly referred to as "PLO".
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Living in Point Lookout
- Median household income
- $81,635
- Median home value
- $1,098,600
- Median rent
- $3,327/mo
- Median age
- 61.4
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Point Lookout had 1,527 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,527 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,634 per sq mi (2,175 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Point Lookout at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Nassau County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,527 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.27 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5906° N, 73.5794° W |
| ZIP code | 11569 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3658849 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Point Lookout
- Lido Beach1.3 mi W
- Barnum Island3.6 mi W
- Island Park4.1 mi W
- Freeport4.2 mi N
- Oceanside4.2 mi NW
- Baldwin4.4 mi N
- Merrick4.5 mi N
- Long Beach4.5 mi W
- Harbor Isle4.5 mi W
- Bay Park5.5 mi NW
- Bellmore5.5 mi NE
- East Rockaway5.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Point Lookout
What county is Point Lookout in?
Point Lookout is in Nassau County, New York.
What is the population of Point Lookout, NY?
1,527 people lived in Point Lookout at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Point Lookout, NY?
The ZIP code of Point Lookout is 11569.
What is the elevation of Point Lookout?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Point Lookout?
Lido Beach (1.3 mi), Barnum Island (3.6 mi), Island Park (4.1 mi), Freeport (4.2 mi), Oceanside (4.2 mi).
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