Wantagh
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Wantagh is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nassau County, New York, with 18,613 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seaford, 0.9 miles E.
- 18,613residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.9 km²
- 4,860 / sq mipopulation density
- 11783main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Wantagh
Wantagh ( won-TAW) is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, New York, United States. The population was 18,613 at the time of the 2020 census.
Wantagh is known as "The Gateway to Jones Beach".
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Living in Wantagh
- Median household income
- $179,362
- Median home value
- $706,600
- Median rent
- $2,270/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Wantagh had 18,613 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,613 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,860 per sq mi (1,876 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wantagh at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Nassau County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 18,613 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.83 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6679° N, 73.5105° W |
| ZIP codes | 11783, 11710, 11793 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3678146 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wantagh
- Seaford0.9 mi E
- Bellmore1.0 mi SW
- North Wantagh1.8 mi N
- Massapequa2.0 mi E
- North Bellmore2.2 mi NW
- Merrick2.4 mi SW
- North Merrick3.0 mi NW
- North Massapequa3.3 mi NE
- Massapequa Park3.3 mi E
- Levittown3.9 mi N
- Roosevelt3.9 mi W
- East Massapequa4.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wantagh
What county is Wantagh in?
Wantagh is in Nassau County, New York.
What is the population of Wantagh, NY?
18,613 people lived in Wantagh at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wantagh, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11783. Other ZIP codes: 11710, 11793.
What is the elevation of Wantagh?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wantagh?
Seaford (0.9 mi), Bellmore (1.0 mi), North Wantagh (1.8 mi), Massapequa (2.0 mi), North Bellmore (2.2 mi).
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