East Rockaway, New York
East Rockaway: city in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
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East Rockaway is a city located in the county of Nassau in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,818 and a population density of 3,677 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,781 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about East Rockaway
| Population | 9,781 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Nassau County |
| Postal code | 11518 |
| Area | 2.67 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6421,-73.6696 |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:54:52 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 3,664 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
East Rockaway is located at 40°38'31"N 73°40'10"W (40.6420500, -73.6695700).
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Weather
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of East Rockaway decreased by 0.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,818 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,796 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,808 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,812 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,819 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,810 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,795 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,804 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,828 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,814 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,781 | -0.34% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in East Rockaway
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People born in East Rockaway (3)
People born in East Rockaway, including artist Marie Severin, academic Kenneth Roemer, artist Marianne Vitale, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to East Rockaway, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193292 | Molloy College | Rockville Centre (NY) | 11571-5002 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to East Rockaway, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to East Rockaway.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Rockaway Post Office | East Rockaway (NY) | 11518 |
Other cities in Nassau County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nassau County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hempstead | 764,055 | Located in Nassau County, New York, this hamlet and village is a major commercial and transportation hub. |
| Oyster Bay | 296,592 | Town on Long Island, New York, United States |
| Freeport | 42,705 | The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois. |
| Hicksville | 41,547 | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York |
| East Meadow | 38,132 | Hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County (Long Island), New York, United States |
| Valley Stream | 37,196 | Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America |
| Long Beach | 33,303 | City in Nassau County, New York, United States |
| Elmont | 33,198 | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York |
| Franklin Square | 29,320 | Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York |
| Glen Cove | 27,005 | City in Nassau County, New York |
| Plainview | 26,217 | City in Texas |
| Uniondale | 24,759 | Census designated-place in New York, United States |
| Rockville Centre | 24,398 | Village in Nassau County, New York, United States |
| Baldwin | 24,033 | Census designated place in New York, United States |
| Garden City | 22,224 | Village in New York, United States |
| Merrick | 22,097 | Hamlet and census-designated place in New York |
Distance to Other Cities
East Rockaway distances to largest New York cities