Wantagh, New York
Wantagh: place in Nassau County, New York, USA
About
Wantagh is a city located in the county of Nassau in the U.S. state of New York.
Quick Facts about Wantagh
| Population | 18,871 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Nassau County |
| Postal code | 11793 |
| Phone Area Codes | 516 |
| Area | 10.69 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6837,-73.5101 |
| Altitude | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:53:40 (22nd April 2026) |
Geography
Wantagh is located at 40°41'1"N 73°30'36"W (40.6837100, -73.5101300).
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Best Things to Do in Wantagh
1Jones Beach State Park
1 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793, United States View details
Phone: +15167851600 | Website available
2Wantagh Park
1 King Rd, Wantagh, NY 11793, United States View details
Phone: +15165717460 | Website available
3Twin Lakes Preserve
200 Park Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793, United States View details
Phone: +15164319200 | Website available
Where to Eat in Wantagh
1AMF Wantagh Lanes
1300 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793, United States View details
Phone: +15167811460 | Website available
People born in Wantagh (10)
People born in Wantagh, including movie actress, journalist and writer Amy Fisher, ballet dancer and actor Trent Kowalik, mixed martial artist and real estate agent Al Iaquinta, .
More notable people
- Gian Villante (American martial artist) he was born in 18/08/1985
- Jason Reich (American screenwriter) he was born in 11/03/1976
- Rob Cesternino (American television personality) he was born in 20/10/1978
- Tom Junod (American journalist) he was born in 09/04/1958
- Lonny Ross (American television actor) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Harvey Epstein (American politician) he was born in 05/02/1967
- Harlan M. Sands (American academic administrator)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wantagh, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189468 | Brittany Beauty Academy | Levittown (NY) | 11756-1345 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wantagh, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Wantagh.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North Wantagh Post Office | Wantagh (NY) | 11793 |
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
Wantagh distances to largest New York cities