North Hempstead, New York

town in Nassau County, New York, United States

The Town of North Hempstead is a town in Nassau County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 237,639.[2]

North Hempstead, New York
North Hempstead Town Hall, in Manhasset, the town seat.
North Hempstead Town Hall, in Manhasset, the town seat.
Nickname(s): 
TONH; TNH
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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Coordinates: 40°45′32″N 73°35′17″W / 40.75889°N 73.58806°W / 40.75889; -73.58806
Country United States
State New York
CountyNassau
First settled1643
Incorporated as a town1784
Named forIts location north of Hempstead
Town SeatManhasset
Area
 • Total69.19 sq mi (179.21 km2)
 • Land53.54 sq mi (138.68 km2)
 • Water15.65 sq mi (40.54 km2)
Elevation
102 ft (31 m)
Population
 • Total237,639
 • Rank3rd in Nassau County
 • Density4,438.28/sq mi (1,713.63/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
11001-11599
Area codes516, 363
FIPS code36-059-53000
Websitewww.northhempsteadny.gov

References change

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: North Hempstead town, Nassau County, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 8, 2024.