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Sea Cliff, NY
Village in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11579.
Population
5,033
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,515
ZIP codes
1
Sea Cliff and its ZIP codes
Sea Cliff at a glance
- Sea Cliff is about 11 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $193,590, about 2.3 times the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $986,900 (about 2.3 times the New York figure) and median rent is $2,315 a month.
Local data for Sea Cliff, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sea Cliff, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$193,590
Poverty rate
0.9%
Median home value
$986,900
Median rent
$2,315/mo
Homeownership
77.3%
Bachelor's or higher
61.3%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
36.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,192), German Americans (1,124), Irish Americans (1,043).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Sea Cliff.
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
$11.35B
FY 2026, $8,135 per person
PPP loans
$10.34M
265 loans, 1,496 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sea Cliff, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.2%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit9.8%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home27.6%
Average one-way commute: 36.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sea Cliff, 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
87° / 27°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone27 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sea Cliff, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.9%
U.S. 33.3% -6.4 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
7.3%
U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.6%
U.S. 11.1% -7.5 pts
ZIP codes in Sea Cliff
1 in or overlapping Sea Cliff. Population shown
Cities near Sea Cliff
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Glen HeadCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 1.6 |
| Glenwood LandingCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1 |
| Roslyn HarborVillage | 1.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Port WashingtonCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 4.2 |
| Glen CoveCity | 2.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Old BrookvilleVillage | 2.3 mi | 4 |
| GreenvaleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Baxter EstatesVillage | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Port Washington NorthVillage | 3 mi | 0.5 |
| Flower HillVillage | 3 mi | 1.6 |
| RoslynVillage | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Plandome ManorVillage | 3.4 mi | 0.5 |
| East HillsVillage | 3.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Locust ValleyCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Roslyn EstatesVillage | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| ManorhavenVillage | 3.6 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sea Cliff, NY in?
- Sea Cliff is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Sea Cliff, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sea Cliff include 11579.
- What is the population of Sea Cliff, NY?
- About 5,033 people live in Sea Cliff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sea Cliff?
- Nearby places include Glen Head (1 mi), Glenwood Landing (1.3 mi), Roslyn Harbor (1.9 mi), Port Washington (2.1 mi), Glen Cove (2.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023