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Wantagh, NY
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11793.
Population
18,365
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
4,795
ZIP codes
1
Wantagh and its ZIP codes
Wantagh at a glance
- Wantagh is about 11 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 99th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $179,362 a year, about 2.1 times the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $706,600 (67% above New York) and median rent is $2,270 a month.
Local data for Wantagh, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wantagh, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$179,362
Poverty rate
3.1%
Median home value
$706,600
Median rent
$2,270/mo
Homeownership
95.3%
Bachelor's or higher
54.2%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
34.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (5,772), Irish Americans (3,793), German Americans (2,604).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Wantagh.
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
$61M
933 loans, 8,271 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wantagh, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.9%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit11.6%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home17.5%
Average one-way commute: 34.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wantagh, 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
85° / 28°F
42.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wantagh, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.4%
U.S. 33.3% -5.9 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.0%
U.S. 11.1% -7.1 pts
ZIP codes in Wantagh
1 in or overlapping Wantagh. Population shown
Cities near Wantagh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BellmoreCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 2.4 |
| SeafordCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 2.6 |
| MerrickCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3.7 |
| North BellmoreCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 2.6 |
| MassapequaCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.6 |
| North WantaghCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.9 |
| North MerrickCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.7 |
| Massapequa ParkVillage | 3.3 mi | 2.2 |
| North MassapequaCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 3 |
| FreeportVillage | 3.8 mi | 4.8 |
| RooseveltCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.8 |
| LevittownCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 6.8 |
| East MassapequaCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.4 |
| East MeadowCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 6.3 |
| PlainedgeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.4 |
| South FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wantagh, NY in?
- Wantagh is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Wantagh, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wantagh include 11793.
- What is the population of Wantagh, NY?
- About 18,365 people live in Wantagh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wantagh?
- Nearby places include Bellmore (1 mi), Seaford (1.2 mi), Merrick (2.1 mi), North Bellmore (2.2 mi), Massapequa (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023