South Hempstead, New York
South Hempstead: census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
About
South Hempstead is a CDP located in the county of Nassau in the U.S. state of New York.
Quick Facts about South Hempstead
| Population | 3,243 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Nassau County |
| Area | 1.5 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6809,-73.6154 |
| Altitude | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 05:26:13 (18th April 2026) |
| Weather | 62℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Nassau County New York incorporated and unincorporated areas South Hempstead highlighted locator map image
Geography
South Hempstead is located at 40°40'51"N 73°36'55"W (40.6809400, -73.6154100).
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to South Hempstead, 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 (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to South Hempstead, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to South Hempstead.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North Baldwin Post Office | North Baldwin (NY) | 11510 |
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
South Hempstead distances to largest New York cities