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Oceanside, NY
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11572.
Population
31,639
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
6,418
ZIP codes
1
Oceanside and its ZIP codes
Oceanside at a glance
- Oceanside is about 15 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 43rd most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $149,560 a year, 74% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $634,300 (50% above New York) and median rent is $2,227 a month.
Local data for Oceanside, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oceanside, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$149,560
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$634,300
Median rent
$2,227/mo
Homeownership
93.2%
Bachelor's or higher
48.7%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
36.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (8,423), Irish Americans (6,044), German Americans (3,170).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Oceanside.
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
$11.4B
FY 2026, $8,135 per person
PPP loans
$79.4M
1,265 loans, 11,361 jobs reported
How people get to work
Oceanside, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.3%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit12.9%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home15.9%
Average one-way commute: 36.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oceanside, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oceanside, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.0%
U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Oceanside
1 in or overlapping Oceanside. Population shown
Cities near Oceanside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bay ParkCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.5 |
| East RockawayVillage | 1.8 mi | 1 |
| Barnum IslandCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.9 |
| BaldwinCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Island ParkVillage | 2.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Hewlett HarborVillage | 2.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Rockville CentreVillage | 2.4 mi | 3.3 |
| LynbrookVillage | 2.5 mi | 2 |
| Harbor IsleCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.2 |
| HewlettCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.9 |
| FreeportVillage | 3 mi | 4.8 |
| North LynbrookCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Hewlett Bay ParkVillage | 3.1 mi | 0.3 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1 |
| Lido BeachCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Hewlett NeckVillage | 3.3 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oceanside, NY in?
- Oceanside is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Oceanside, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oceanside include 11572.
- What is the population of Oceanside, NY?
- About 31,639 people live in Oceanside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oceanside?
- Nearby places include Bay Park (1.6 mi), East Rockaway (1.8 mi), Barnum Island (1.8 mi), Baldwin (1.9 mi), Island Park (2.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023