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Woodmere, NY
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11516, 11581, 11598.
Population
18,061
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
6,999
ZIP codes
3
Woodmere and its ZIP codes
Woodmere at a glance
- Woodmere is about 17 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 103rd among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $172,537, about 2 times the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $975,400 (about 2.3 times the New York figure) and median rent is $2,720 a month.
Local data for Woodmere, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Woodmere, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$172,537
Poverty rate
2.1%
Median home value
$975,400
Median rent
$2,720/mo
Homeownership
91.8%
Bachelor's or higher
63.7%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
41.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (1,360), Russian Americans (1,342), Irish Americans (592).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Woodmere.
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
$112M
1,989 loans, 13,308 jobs reported
How people get to work
Woodmere, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.7%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit14.6%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home21.6%
Average one-way commute: 41.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Woodmere, 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
84° / 26°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Woodmere, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.9%
U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts
Diabetes
7.5%
U.S. 12.1% -4.6 pts
Smoking
6.9%
U.S. 12.8% -5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
ZIP codes in Woodmere
3 in or overlapping Woodmere. Population shown
Cities near Woodmere
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CedarhurstVillage | 0.7 mi | 0.7 |
| South Valley StreamCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.9 |
| WoodsburghVillage | 1.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Hewlett Bay ParkVillage | 1.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Hewlett NeckVillage | 1.6 mi | 0.2 |
| HewlettCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.9 |
| InwoodCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.6 |
| LawrenceVillage | 2.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Valley StreamVillage | 2.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Hewlett HarborVillage | 2.2 mi | 0.7 |
| East RockawayVillage | 3 mi | 1 |
| Bay ParkCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.5 |
| LynbrookVillage | 3 mi | 2 |
| Atlantic BeachVillage | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| North LynbrookCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| East Atlantic BeachCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Woodmere, NY in?
- Woodmere is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Woodmere, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Woodmere include 11516, 11581, 11598.
- What is the population of Woodmere, NY?
- About 18,061 people live in Woodmere, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Woodmere?
- Nearby places include Cedarhurst (0.7 mi), South Valley Stream (1.3 mi), Woodsburgh (1.4 mi), Hewlett Bay Park (1.5 mi), Hewlett Neck (1.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023