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Long Beach, NY
City in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11561.
Population
34,756
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
15,672
ZIP codes
1
Long Beach and its ZIP codes
Long Beach at a glance
- Long Beach is about 37 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 33rd most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $140,739 a year, 64% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $696,400 (64% above New York) and median rent is $2,515 a month.
Local data for Long Beach, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Long Beach, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$140,739
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$696,400
Median rent
$2,515/mo
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
55.8%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
41.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,728), Italian Americans (5,619), German Americans (3,354).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Long Beach.
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
PPP loans
$59.2M
1,135 loans, 7,382 jobs reported
How people get to work
Long Beach, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.8%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit15.2%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home18.8%
Average one-way commute: 41.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Long Beach, 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
82° / 26°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Long Beach, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
8.4%
U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Long Beach
1 in or overlapping Long Beach. Population shown
Cities near Long Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor IsleCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Island ParkVillage | 1.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Barnum IslandCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.9 |
| East Atlantic BeachCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.3 |
| LawrenceVillage | 2.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Hewlett NeckVillage | 2.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Bay ParkCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.5 |
| WoodsburghVillage | 2.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Hewlett HarborVillage | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| Lido BeachCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Atlantic BeachVillage | 3.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Hewlett Bay ParkVillage | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| OceansideCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 4.9 |
| East RockawayVillage | 3.7 mi | 1 |
| HewlettCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.9 |
| CedarhurstVillage | 4 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Long Beach, NY in?
- Long Beach is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Long Beach, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Long Beach include 11561.
- What is the population of Long Beach, NY?
- About 34,756 people live in Long Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Long Beach?
- Nearby places include Harbor Isle (0.9 mi), Island Park (1.4 mi), Barnum Island (1.9 mi), East Atlantic Beach (2.1 mi), Lawrence (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023