Checked
Plainview, NY
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11803.
Population
25,982
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,539
ZIP codes
1
Plainview and its ZIP codes
Plainview at a glance
- Plainview is about 11 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 62nd among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $189,906, about 2.2 times the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $796,300 (88% above New York) and median rent is $3,392 a month.
Local data for Plainview, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plainview, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$189,906
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$796,300
Median rent
$3,392/mo
Homeownership
92.5%
Bachelor's or higher
68.4%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
35.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (3,168), Irish Americans (2,162), Chinese Americans (2,151).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Plainview.
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
$214M
1,806 loans, 24,913 jobs reported
How people get to work
Plainview, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.0%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit10.1%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home23.8%
Average one-way commute: 35.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plainview, 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 Plainview, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.1%
U.S. 33.3% -9.2 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
6.5%
U.S. 12.8% -6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.4%
U.S. 11.1% -7.7 pts
ZIP codes in Plainview
1 in or overlapping Plainview. Population shown
Cities near Plainview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Old BethpageCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 4.2 |
| WoodburyCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 5 |
| BethpageCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.6 |
| SyossetCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 5 |
| HicksvilleCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 6.8 |
| West HillsCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 4.9 |
| MelvilleCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 12.1 |
| JerichoCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 4 |
| FarmingdaleVillage | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
| MuttontownVillage | 4 mi | 6.1 |
| PlainedgeCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.4 |
| East FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 7.5 |
| LevittownCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 6.8 |
| New CasselCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.5 |
| South HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3.4 |
| South FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plainview, NY in?
- Plainview is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Plainview, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Plainview include 11803.
- What is the population of Plainview, NY?
- About 25,982 people live in Plainview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plainview?
- Nearby places include Old Bethpage (1.9 mi), Woodbury (2.3 mi), Bethpage (2.4 mi), Syosset (2.7 mi), Hicksville (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023