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Westbury, NY
Village in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11590.
Population
15,808
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
6,745
ZIP codes
1
Westbury and its ZIP codes
Westbury at a glance
- Westbury is about 16 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 122nd most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $145,185 a year, 69% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $626,500 (48% above New York) and median rent is $1,779 a month.
Local data for Westbury, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Westbury, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$145,185
Poverty rate
3.4%
Median home value
$626,500
Median rent
$1,779/mo
Homeownership
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher
43.2%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,486), Salvadoran Americans (1,995), Mexican Americans (1,142).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Westbury.
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
Westbury, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit7.2%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Westbury, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westbury, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.9%
U.S. 33.3% -3.4 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
8.4%
U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Westbury
1 in or overlapping Westbury. Population shown
Cities near Westbury
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Carle PlaceCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1 |
| New CasselCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Old WestburyVillage | 1.7 mi | 8.6 |
| SalisburyCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.7 |
| East WillistonVillage | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| Roslyn HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.5 |
| MineolaVillage | 2.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Williston ParkVillage | 2.8 mi | 0.6 |
| AlbertsonCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.7 |
| East HillsVillage | 3.1 mi | 2.3 |
| UniondaleCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 5.7 |
| JerichoCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 4 |
| East MeadowCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 6.3 |
| HicksvilleCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 6.8 |
| SearingtownCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.9 |
| HerricksCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westbury, NY in?
- Westbury is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Westbury, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Westbury include 11590.
- What is the population of Westbury, NY?
- About 15,808 people live in Westbury, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westbury?
- Nearby places include Carle Place (1.2 mi), New Cassel (1.7 mi), Old Westbury (1.7 mi), Salisbury (2 mi), East Williston (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023