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Williston Park, NY
Village in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11596.
Population
7,542
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
12,043
ZIP codes
1
Williston Park and its ZIP codes
Williston Park at a glance
- Williston Park is about 29 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 257th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $156,382, 82% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $739,800 (75% above New York) and median rent is $2,171 a month.
Local data for Williston Park, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Williston Park, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$156,382
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$739,800
Median rent
$2,171/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
53.0%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
39.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,933), Italian Americans (1,211), German Americans (646).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Williston Park.
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
$28.9M
483 loans, 4,485 jobs reported
How people get to work
Williston Park, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.5%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit14.9%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 39.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Williston Park, 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 Williston Park, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.0%
U.S. 33.3% -7.3 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Williston Park
1 in or overlapping Williston Park. Population shown
Cities near Williston Park
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East WillistonVillage | 0.7 mi | 0.6 |
| MineolaVillage | 0.9 mi | 1.9 |
| HerricksCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.6 |
| AlbertsonCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.7 |
| SearingtownCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.9 |
| Roslyn HeightsCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Garden City ParkCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1 |
| Manhasset HillsCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Carle PlaceCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1 |
| North HillsVillage | 2 mi | 2.8 |
| North New Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2 |
| Garden CityVillage | 2.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Roslyn EstatesVillage | 2.4 mi | 0.4 |
| East HillsVillage | 2.5 mi | 2.3 |
| RoslynVillage | 2.7 mi | 0.6 |
| WestburyVillage | 2.8 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Williston Park, NY in?
- Williston Park is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Williston Park, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Williston Park include 11596.
- What is the population of Williston Park, NY?
- About 7,542 people live in Williston Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Williston Park?
- Nearby places include East Williston (0.7 mi), Mineola (0.9 mi), Herricks (0.9 mi), Albertson (0.9 mi), Searingtown (1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023