Port Washington
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Port Washington is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nassau County, New York, with 16,753 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Baxter Estates, 0.9 miles NW.
- 16,753residents (2020 Census)
- 98 ftelevation · 30 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.9 km²
- 3,988 / sq mipopulation density
- 11050main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Port Washington
Port Washington is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) on the Cow Neck Peninsula of Long Island, in Nassau County, New York, United States. The hamlet is the anchor community of the Greater Port Washington area. The population was 16,753 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Port Washington
- Median household income
- $170,127
- Median home value
- $1,003,200
- Median rent
- $2,184/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Port Washington had 16,753 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,753 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,988 per sq mi (1,540 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Port Washington at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Nassau County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 16,753 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.20 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km²) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8275° N, 73.6800° W |
| ZIP codes | 11050, 11547 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3659520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Port Washington
- Baxter Estates0.9 mi NW
- Plandome Manor1.4 mi SW
- Flower Hill1.4 mi S
- Port Washington North1.5 mi NW
- Manorhaven1.7 mi W
- Plandome1.8 mi SW
- Munsey Park2.0 mi S
- Sea Cliff2.0 mi NE
- Sands Point2.2 mi NW
- Plandome Heights2.2 mi SW
- Glenwood Landing2.2 mi E
- Roslyn Harbor2.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Port Washington
What county is Port Washington in?
Port Washington is in Nassau County, New York.
What is the population of Port Washington, NY?
16,753 people lived in Port Washington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Port Washington, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11050. Other ZIP codes: 11547.
What is the elevation of Port Washington?
98 feet (30 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Port Washington?
Baxter Estates (0.9 mi), Plandome Manor (1.4 mi), Flower Hill (1.4 mi), Port Washington North (1.5 mi), Manorhaven (1.7 mi).
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