West Hempstead
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
West Hempstead is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nassau County, New York, with 19,835 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 66 ft (20 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Garden City South, 1.2 miles NW.
- 19,835residents (2020 Census)
- 66 ftelevation · 20 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 6.9 km²
- 7,463 / sq mipopulation density
- 11552main ZIP code (4 in total)
About West Hempstead
West 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 19,835 at the time of the 2020 census.
It is an unincorporated area in the Town of Hempstead and is represented by Councilman Edward Ambrosino.
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Living in West Hempstead
- Median household income
- $164,127
- Median home value
- $653,600
- Median rent
- $2,967/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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West Hempstead had 19,835 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,835 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,463 per sq mi (2,881 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Hempstead at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Nassau County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 19,835 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.66 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6965° N, 73.6520° W |
| ZIP codes | 11552, 11010, 11550, 11565 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3680225 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Hempstead
- Garden City South1.2 mi NW
- Malverne Park Oaks1.2 mi SW
- Lakeview1.3 mi S
- Franklin Square1.4 mi W
- Hempstead1.8 mi E
- South Hempstead1.8 mi SE
- Malverne1.8 mi SW
- Garden City2.0 mi N
- North Lynbrook2.2 mi SW
- Rockville Centre2.4 mi S
- Stewart Manor2.4 mi NW
- South Floral Park2.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about West Hempstead
What county is West Hempstead in?
West Hempstead is in Nassau County, New York.
What is the population of West Hempstead, NY?
19,835 people lived in West Hempstead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Hempstead, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11552. Other ZIP codes: 11010, 11550, 11565.
What is the elevation of West Hempstead?
66 feet (20 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Hempstead?
Garden City South (1.2 mi), Malverne Park Oaks (1.2 mi), Lakeview (1.3 mi), Franklin Square (1.4 mi), Hempstead (1.8 mi).
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