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Jericho, NY
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11753.
Population
13,759
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,473
ZIP codes
1
Jericho and its ZIP codes
Jericho at a glance
- Jericho is about 8.2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 147th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $167,935 a year, 95% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $948,400 (about 2.2 times the New York figure) and median rent is $2,661 a month.
Local data for Jericho, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jericho, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$167,935
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$948,400
Median rent
$2,661/mo
Homeownership
79.6%
Bachelor's or higher
70.5%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
40.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (3,844), Indian Americans (2,033), Korean Americans (679).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Jericho.
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
$116M
1,256 loans, 10,354 jobs reported
How people get to work
Jericho, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.4%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit15.1%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home18.7%
Average one-way commute: 40.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jericho, 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 Jericho, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.9%
U.S. 33.3% -11.4 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
6.8%
U.S. 12.8% -6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.7%
U.S. 11.1% -7.4 pts
ZIP codes in Jericho
1 in or overlapping Jericho. Population shown
Cities near Jericho
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HicksvilleCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| New CasselCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.5 |
| BrookvilleVillage | 2.2 mi | 3.9 |
| MuttontownVillage | 2.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Old WestburyVillage | 2.8 mi | 8.6 |
| SyossetCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 5 |
| SalisburyCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.7 |
| WestburyVillage | 3.3 mi | 2.3 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 5.7 |
| BethpageCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 3.6 |
| WoodburyCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 5 |
| Upper BrookvilleVillage | 4.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Carle PlaceCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| East NorwichCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Old BrookvilleVillage | 4.6 mi | 4 |
| East MeadowCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jericho, NY in?
- Jericho is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Jericho, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jericho include 11753.
- What is the population of Jericho, NY?
- About 13,759 people live in Jericho, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jericho?
- Nearby places include Hicksville (1.4 mi), New Cassel (2 mi), Brookville (2.2 mi), Muttontown (2.6 mi), Old Westbury (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023