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Sands Point, NY
Village in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11050.
Population
2,722
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
645
ZIP codes
1
Sands Point and its ZIP codes
Sands Point at a glance
- Sands Point is 53% denser than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Sands Point, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sands Point, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
3.4%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
97.1%
Bachelor's or higher
89.7%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
50.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Russian Americans (341), Polish Americans (244), Irish Americans (239).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Sands Point.
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
How people get to work
Sands Point, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone41.4%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit26.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home27.0%
Average one-way commute: 50.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sands Point, 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
86° / 27°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sands Point, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.0%
U.S. 33.3% -9.3 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
5.4%
U.S. 12.8% -7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
2.6%
U.S. 11.1% -8.5 pts
ZIP codes in Sands Point
1 in or overlapping Sands Point. Population shown
Cities near Sands Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ManorhavenVillage | 0.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Port Washington NorthVillage | 0.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Baxter EstatesVillage | 1.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Port WashingtonCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 4.2 |
| Kings PointVillage | 2.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Plandome ManorVillage | 2.6 mi | 0.5 |
| PlandomeVillage | 3.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Plandome HeightsVillage | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Great NeckVillage | 3.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Flower HillVillage | 3.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Sea CliffVillage | 3.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Great Neck GardensCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Munsey ParkVillage | 4 mi | 0.5 |
| KensingtonVillage | 4.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Saddle Rock EstatesCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Saddle RockVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sands Point, NY in?
- Sands Point is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Sands Point, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sands Point include 11050.
- What is the population of Sands Point, NY?
- About 2,722 people live in Sands Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sands Point?
- Nearby places include Manorhaven (0.7 mi), Port Washington North (0.9 mi), Baxter Estates (1.6 mi), Port Washington (2.6 mi), Kings Point (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023