South Hempstead

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Aerial view of South Hempstead, New York
Aerial view: USDA NAIP · USGS The National Map (public domain)

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.

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.

Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

South Hempstead weather: 7-day forecast

Loading the National Weather Service forecast…

Hourly forecast & alerts ›

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).

Live webcams in South Hempstead

All 22 webcams near South Hempstead ›

Webcams: Windy.com

Living in South Hempstead

Median household income
$156,023
Median home value
$601,000
Median rent
$2,267/mo
Median age
46.3
Cost of living and demographics of South Hempstead ›

Do you know South Hempstead? Tell us about it

Help other travelers: share what makes South Hempstead special. We review every message before publishing it.

Map of South Hempstead

Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

South Hempstead Street View

Loading Street View…

Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.

Open in Google Maps ›

South Hempstead, NY population

South Hempstead had 3,406 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,406
Density5,889 per sq mi (2,274 per km²)

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

South Hempstead at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyNassau County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population3,406 (2020)
Land area0.58 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates40.6813° N, 73.6233° W
ZIP code11570
Census code (GEOID)3669188

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

Towns near South Hempstead

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).

Last updated: