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Hewlett, NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11557.

Population

7,570

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

8,596

ZIP codes

1

Hewlett and its ZIP codes

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Hewlett at a glance

  • Hewlett is about 20 times as dense as New York as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 255th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
  • The median household income is $140,765, 64% above the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $654,500 (54% above New York) and median rent is $2,067 a month.

Local data for Hewlett, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hewlett, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$140,765

Poverty rate

6.7%

Median home value

$654,500

Median rent

$2,067/mo

Homeownership

84.4%

Bachelor's or higher

65.1%

Median age

41.0

Average commute

41.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (717), Irish Americans (424), German Americans (420).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Hewlett.

Details

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

Nassau County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hewlett, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone53.2%
  • Carpooled6.8%
  • Public transit15.9%
  • Walked0.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home22.9%

Average one-way commute: 41.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hewlett, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

82° / 26°F

48.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hewlett, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.1%

U.S. 33.3% -6.2 pts

Diabetes

9.1%

U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts

Smoking

8.1%

U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.7%

U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts

ZIP codes in Hewlett

1 in or overlapping Hewlett. Population shown

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Cities near Hewlett

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Hewlett Bay ParkVillage0.5 mi0.3
Hewlett HarborVillage0.9 mi0.7
Hewlett NeckVillage1.3 mi0.2
East RockawayVillage1.3 mi1
Valley StreamVillage1.5 mi3.5
LynbrookVillage1.5 mi2
Bay ParkCensus-designated place1.5 mi0.5
South Valley StreamCensus-designated place1.5 mi0.9
WoodsburghVillage1.6 mi0.3
WoodmereCensus-designated place1.7 mi2.6
North LynbrookCensus-designated place2.1 mi0.1
CedarhurstVillage2.1 mi0.7
MalverneVillage2.5 mi1.1
LawrenceVillage2.8 mi3.7
OceansideCensus-designated place3 mi4.9
Harbor IsleCensus-designated place3.1 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hewlett, NY in?
Hewlett is in Nassau County, New York.
What ZIP codes are in Hewlett, NY?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Hewlett include 11557.
What is the population of Hewlett, NY?
About 7,570 people live in Hewlett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hewlett?
Nearby places include Hewlett Bay Park (0.5 mi), Hewlett Harbor (0.9 mi), Hewlett Neck (1.3 mi), East Rockaway (1.3 mi), Valley Stream (1.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023