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Bethpage, NY
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11714.
Population
17,123
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
4,789
ZIP codes
1
Bethpage and its ZIP codes
Bethpage at a glance
- Bethpage is about 11 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 111th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $122,257 a year, 42% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $605,900 (43% above New York) and median rent is $2,014 a month.
Local data for Bethpage, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bethpage, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$122,257
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$605,900
Median rent
$2,014/mo
Homeownership
91.2%
Bachelor's or higher
43.4%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
32.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (4,886), Irish Americans (2,736), German Americans (2,029).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Bethpage.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,801
636,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$109,400
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.4B
FY 2026, $8,135 per person
PPP loans
$65.2M
821 loans, 7,969 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bethpage, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.8%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit8.6%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home17.5%
Average one-way commute: 32.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bethpage, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
800
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35,824
9.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 25°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethpage, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.7%
U.S. 33.3% -6.6 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
ZIP codes in Bethpage
1 in or overlapping Bethpage. Population shown
Cities near Bethpage
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Old BethpageCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 4.2 |
| PlainedgeCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.4 |
| LevittownCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 6.8 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 5.7 |
| HicksvilleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 6.8 |
| FarmingdaleVillage | 2.5 mi | 1.1 |
| South FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.2 |
| JerichoCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 4 |
| North WantaghCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.9 |
| North MassapequaCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 3 |
| SalisburyCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.7 |
| New CasselCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.5 |
| East FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 7.5 |
| East MeadowCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 6.3 |
| SyossetCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 5 |
| WoodburyCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethpage, NY in?
- Bethpage is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Bethpage, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bethpage include 11714.
- What is the population of Bethpage, NY?
- About 17,123 people live in Bethpage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethpage?
- Nearby places include Old Bethpage (1.9 mi), Plainedge (2 mi), Levittown (2.4 mi), Plainview (2.4 mi), Hicksville (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023