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Kensington, NY
Village in Nassau County, New York.
Population
1,189
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,677
ZIP codes
0
Kensington and its ZIP codes
Kensington at a glance
- Kensington is about 11 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $220,625 a year, about 2.6 times the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,550,500 (about 3.7 times the New York figure).
Housing and community stats
Kensington, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$220,625
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$1,550,500
Homeownership
99.0%
Bachelor's or higher
74.3%
Median age
48.0
Average commute
41.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (396), Iranian Americans (135), Polish Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Kensington.
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
How people get to work
Kensington, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone28.3%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit26.1%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home34.1%
Average one-way commute: 41.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kensington, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kensington, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.0%
U.S. 33.3% -10.3 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
6.1%
U.S. 12.8% -6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.2%
U.S. 11.1% -7.9 pts
Cities near Kensington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Great Neck GardensCensus-designated place | 0.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Great Neck PlazaVillage | 0.6 mi | 0.3 |
| ThomastonVillage | 0.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Russell GardensVillage | 0.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Great NeckVillage | 0.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Saddle Rock EstatesCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.1 |
| Plandome HeightsVillage | 1.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Great Neck EstatesVillage | 1.1 mi | 0.8 |
| University GardensCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Saddle RockVillage | 1.4 mi | 0.3 |
| ManhassetCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Harbor HillsCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| PlandomeVillage | 1.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake SuccessVillage | 1.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Kings PointVillage | 1.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Plandome ManorVillage | 2 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kensington, NY in?
- Kensington is in Nassau County, New York.
- What is the population of Kensington, NY?
- About 1,189 people live in Kensington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kensington?
- Nearby places include Great Neck Gardens (0.3 mi), Great Neck Plaza (0.6 mi), Thomaston (0.7 mi), Russell Gardens (0.8 mi), Great Neck (0.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023