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Farmingdale, NY
Village in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11735.
Population
8,474
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
7,745
ZIP codes
1
Farmingdale and its ZIP codes
Farmingdale at a glance
- Farmingdale is about 18 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 232nd most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $122,980 a year, 43% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $559,700 (32% above New York) and median rent is $2,520 a month.
Local data for Farmingdale, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Farmingdale, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$122,980
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$559,700
Median rent
$2,520/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
52.7%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,228), Irish Americans (1,951), German Americans (1,647).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Farmingdale.
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
$374M
2,311 loans, 39,278 jobs reported
How people get to work
Farmingdale, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.4%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit10.5%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home15.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Farmingdale, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Farmingdale, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.5%
U.S. 33.3% -5.8 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Farmingdale
1 in or overlapping Farmingdale. Population shown
Cities near Farmingdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 2.2 |
| PlainedgeCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.4 |
| East FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Old BethpageCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 4.2 |
| North MassapequaCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 3 |
| BethpageCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 3.6 |
| North AmityvilleCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.4 |
| LevittownCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 6.8 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Massapequa ParkVillage | 3.8 mi | 2.2 |
| East MassapequaCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.4 |
| North LindenhurstCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.9 |
| North WantaghCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.9 |
| MelvilleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 12.1 |
| AmityvilleVillage | 4.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Wheatley HeightsCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Farmingdale, NY in?
- Farmingdale is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Farmingdale, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Farmingdale include 11735.
- What is the population of Farmingdale, NY?
- About 8,474 people live in Farmingdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Farmingdale?
- Nearby places include South Farmingdale (1.2 mi), Plainedge (1.6 mi), East Farmingdale (1.7 mi), Old Bethpage (1.9 mi), North Massapequa (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023