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Plainedge, NY
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11714.
Population
8,624
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
6,143
ZIP codes
1
Plainedge and its ZIP codes
Plainedge at a glance
- Plainedge is about 15 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 230th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $158,214 a year, 84% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $615,800 (45% above New York) and median rent is $3,378 a month.
Local data for Plainedge, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plainedge, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$158,214
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$615,800
Median rent
$3,378/mo
Homeownership
92.7%
Bachelor's or higher
42.9%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
31.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,805), Irish Americans (1,821), German Americans (1,029).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Plainedge.
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
How people get to work
Plainedge, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit7.6%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plainedge, 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
83° / 25°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plainedge, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.0%
U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Plainedge
1 in or overlapping Plainedge. Population shown
Cities near Plainedge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FarmingdaleVillage | 1.6 mi | 1.1 |
| North MassapequaCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 3 |
| South FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.2 |
| LevittownCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 6.8 |
| BethpageCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3.6 |
| North WantaghCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Old BethpageCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 4.2 |
| East FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Massapequa ParkVillage | 3.3 mi | 2.2 |
| North AmityvilleCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.4 |
| MassapequaCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 3.6 |
| East MassapequaCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.4 |
| SeafordCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.6 |
| North BellmoreCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.6 |
| HicksvilleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 6.8 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plainedge, NY in?
- Plainedge is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Plainedge, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Plainedge include 11714.
- What is the population of Plainedge, NY?
- About 8,624 people live in Plainedge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plainedge?
- Nearby places include Farmingdale (1.6 mi), North Massapequa (1.7 mi), South Farmingdale (1.8 mi), Levittown (1.8 mi), Bethpage (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023