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Massapequa, NY
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11758.
Population
21,389
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
6,010
ZIP codes
1
Massapequa and its ZIP codes
Massapequa at a glance
- Massapequa is about 14 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 76th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $181,846 a year, about 2.1 times the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $693,200 (64% above New York) and median rent is $2,631 a month.
Local data for Massapequa, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Massapequa, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$181,846
Poverty rate
2.4%
Median home value
$693,200
Median rent
$2,631/mo
Homeownership
96.8%
Bachelor's or higher
53.2%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
37.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (8,270), Irish Americans (5,378), German Americans (2,427).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Massapequa.
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
$107M
1,631 loans, 13,396 jobs reported
How people get to work
Massapequa, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.4%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit9.6%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home15.7%
Average one-way commute: 37.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Massapequa, 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
85° / 28°F
42.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Massapequa, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.5%
U.S. 33.3% -5.8 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
ZIP codes in Massapequa
1 in or overlapping Massapequa. Population shown
Cities near Massapequa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Massapequa ParkVillage | 1 mi | 2.2 |
| SeafordCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 2.6 |
| East MassapequaCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 3.4 |
| North MassapequaCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3 |
| WantaghCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.8 |
| North WantaghCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.9 |
| AmityvilleVillage | 2.9 mi | 2.1 |
| BellmoreCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.4 |
| South FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.2 |
| PlainedgeCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.4 |
| North AmityvilleCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.4 |
| North BellmoreCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.6 |
| CopiagueCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 3.1 |
| LevittownCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 6.8 |
| MerrickCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.7 |
| FarmingdaleVillage | 4.5 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Massapequa, NY in?
- Massapequa is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Massapequa, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Massapequa include 11758.
- What is the population of Massapequa, NY?
- About 21,389 people live in Massapequa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Massapequa?
- Nearby places include Massapequa Park (1 mi), Seaford (1.2 mi), East Massapequa (1.9 mi), North Massapequa (2.1 mi), Wantagh (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023