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Lawrence, NY
Village in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11559.
Population
6,778
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,823
ZIP codes
1
Lawrence and its ZIP codes
Lawrence at a glance
- Lawrence is about 4.3 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $170,000 a year, 98% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,623,200 (about 3.8 times the New York figure) and median rent is $1,943 a month.
Local data for Lawrence, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lawrence, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$170,000
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$1,623,200
Median rent
$1,943/mo
Homeownership
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher
77.2%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
38.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (1,241), Irish Americans (255), German Americans (212).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Lawrence.
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
$48.64M
652 loans, 6,089 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lawrence, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.6%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit8.2%
- Walked7.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 38.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawrence, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lawrence, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.6%
U.S. 33.3% -8.7 pts
Diabetes
7.6%
U.S. 12.1% -4.5 pts
Smoking
6.0%
U.S. 12.8% -6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.4%
U.S. 11.1% -7.7 pts
ZIP codes in Lawrence
1 in or overlapping Lawrence. Population shown
Cities near Lawrence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodsburghVillage | 1.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Atlantic BeachVillage | 1.3 mi | 0.4 |
| East Atlantic BeachCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.3 |
| CedarhurstVillage | 1.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Hewlett NeckVillage | 1.6 mi | 0.2 |
| InwoodCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.6 |
| WoodmereCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Hewlett Bay ParkVillage | 2.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Hewlett HarborVillage | 2.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Harbor IsleCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Long BeachCity | 2.8 mi | 2.2 |
| HewlettCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Bay ParkCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Island ParkVillage | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| South Valley StreamCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.9 |
| East RockawayVillage | 3.7 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lawrence, NY in?
- Lawrence is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Lawrence, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lawrence include 11559.
- What is the population of Lawrence, NY?
- About 6,778 people live in Lawrence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lawrence?
- Nearby places include Woodsburgh (1.2 mi), Atlantic Beach (1.3 mi), East Atlantic Beach (1.3 mi), Cedarhurst (1.5 mi), Hewlett Neck (1.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023