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Inwood, NY
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11096.
Population
12,235
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
7,671
ZIP codes
1
Inwood and its ZIP codes
Inwood at a glance
- Inwood is about 18 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 162nd most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $94,342 a year, 10% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $680,300 (61% above New York) and median rent is $1,977 a month.
Local data for Inwood, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Inwood, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,342
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$680,300
Median rent
$1,977/mo
Homeownership
50.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
31.7
Average commute
35.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (2,377), Guatemalan Americans (1,629), Italian Americans (567).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Inwood.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,801
636,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$109,400
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.35B
FY 2026, $8,135 per person
PPP loans
$51.95M
467 loans, 6,188 jobs reported
How people get to work
Inwood, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone40.5%
- Carpooled23.4%
- Public transit15.1%
- Walked9.3%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 35.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Inwood, 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
84° / 26°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Inwood, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.4%
U.S. 11.1% +6.3 pts
ZIP codes in Inwood
1 in or overlapping Inwood. Population shown
Cities near Inwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CedarhurstVillage | 1.2 mi | 0.7 |
| WoodmereCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 2.6 |
| LawrenceVillage | 2.1 mi | 3.7 |
| WoodsburghVillage | 2.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Atlantic BeachVillage | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Hewlett NeckVillage | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| South Valley StreamCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Hewlett Bay ParkVillage | 3 mi | 0.3 |
| East Atlantic BeachCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| HewlettCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Hewlett HarborVillage | 3.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Valley StreamVillage | 3.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Bay ParkCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| East RockawayVillage | 4.6 mi | 1 |
| Harbor IsleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| LynbrookVillage | 4.8 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Inwood, NY in?
- Inwood is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Inwood, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Inwood include 11096.
- What is the population of Inwood, NY?
- About 12,235 people live in Inwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Inwood?
- Nearby places include Cedarhurst (1.2 mi), Woodmere (1.7 mi), Lawrence (2.1 mi), Woodsburgh (2.3 mi), Atlantic Beach (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023