South Hempstead
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

South Hempstead is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nassau County, New York, with 3,406 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakeview, 1.4 miles W.
- 3,406residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 5,889 / sq mipopulation density
- 11570ZIP code
About South Hempstead
South Hempstead is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) within the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 3,406 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in South Hempstead
- Median household income
- $156,023
- Median home value
- $601,000
- Median rent
- $2,267/mo
- Median age
- 46.3
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South Hempstead had 3,406 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,406 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,889 per sq mi (2,274 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Hempstead at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Nassau County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,406 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.58 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6813° N, 73.6233° W |
| ZIP code | 11570 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3669188 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Hempstead
- Lakeview1.4 mi W
- Rockville Centre1.4 mi SW
- Hempstead1.6 mi N
- West Hempstead1.8 mi NW
- Roosevelt2.1 mi E
- Malverne Park Oaks2.1 mi W
- Baldwin2.3 mi S
- Malverne2.6 mi W
- North Lynbrook2.8 mi W
- Garden City South2.9 mi NW
- Uniondale2.9 mi NE
- Freeport2.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about South Hempstead
What county is South Hempstead in?
South Hempstead is in Nassau County, New York.
What is the population of South Hempstead, NY?
3,406 people lived in South Hempstead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Hempstead, NY?
The ZIP code of South Hempstead is 11570.
What is the elevation of South Hempstead?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Hempstead?
Lakeview (1.4 mi), Rockville Centre (1.4 mi), Hempstead (1.6 mi), West Hempstead (1.8 mi), Roosevelt (2.1 mi).
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