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Elmont, NY
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11003.
Population
36,518
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
10,710
ZIP codes
1
Elmont and its ZIP codes
Elmont at a glance
- Elmont is about 25 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 31st most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $114,217 a year, 33% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $602,900 (42% above New York) and median rent is $2,209 a month.
Local data for Elmont, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elmont, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$114,217
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$602,900
Median rent
$2,209/mo
Homeownership
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher
32.6%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
40.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Haitian Americans (4,219), Indian Americans (3,327), Italian Americans (1,941).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Elmont.
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
$78.4M
1,837 loans, 7,784 jobs reported
How people get to work
Elmont, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.9%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit13.5%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 40.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elmont, 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
87° / 27°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elmont, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Elmont
1 in or overlapping Elmont. Population shown
Cities near Elmont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South Floral ParkVillage | 0.7 mi | 0.1 |
| North Valley StreamCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.9 |
| BelleroseVillage | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Floral ParkVillage | 1.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Bellerose TerraceCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Stewart ManorVillage | 1.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Franklin SquareCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 2.9 |
| New Hyde ParkVillage | 2.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Garden City SouthCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| MalverneVillage | 2.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Malverne Park OaksCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Valley StreamVillage | 2.9 mi | 3.5 |
| North New Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2 |
| West HempsteadCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.7 |
| North LynbrookCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.1 |
| South Valley StreamCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elmont, NY in?
- Elmont is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Elmont, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elmont include 11003.
- What is the population of Elmont, NY?
- About 36,518 people live in Elmont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elmont?
- Nearby places include South Floral Park (0.7 mi), North Valley Stream (1.3 mi), Bellerose (1.4 mi), Floral Park (1.5 mi), Bellerose Terrace (1.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023