Point Lookout

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

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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.

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, NY population

Point Lookout had 1,527 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,527
Density5,634 per sq mi (2,175 per km²)

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

Point Lookout at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyNassau County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,527 (2020)
Land area0.27 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Water area0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²)
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates40.5906° N, 73.5794° W
ZIP code11569
Census code (GEOID)3658849

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

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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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