North Massapequa, New York

North Massapequa is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, Long Island, New York. Part of the broader Greater Massapequa area, North Massapequa is predominantly residential yet offers close access to parks, transit, schools, and shopping.

• Area: ~3.00 square miles (almost entirely land)
• Elevation: Approximately 46 feet above sea level
• ZIP Code: 11758
• Area Codes: 516, 363

Population & Demographics

• Population (2020 Census): 17,829 residents
• Population density: ~5,954.9 people per square mile
• Median Age: ~43.3 years (2023 data)
• Household Income (2023): Median household income ~ $142,274
• Homeownership & Property Value:
    – Homeownership rate ~95.2%
    – Median property value ~ $609,100

Race & Ethnicity (2023 estimates):

• ~86.6% White (non-Hispanic)
• ~4.11% Two or more races (Hispanic)
• ~2.63% Other (Hispanic)
• ~1.61% Asian (non-Hispanic)

Landscape & Natural Features

• Portions of Massapequa Preserve extend into North Massapequa, offering residents access to hiking trails, wetlands, and natural scenery.
• The Bethpage State Parkway begins in North Massapequa, with its southern terminus connecting into the preserve in the area.
• The road and parkway systems provide corridors that help separate dense residential zones from preserved green space.

Transportation & Accessibility

• Highways / Parkways:
   • Bethpage State Parkway begins here.
   • Proximity to the Southern State Parkway, Seaford–Oyster Bay Expressway, and major arterials enhances connectivity.
• Transit:
   While North Massapequa doesn’t host its own Long Island Rail Road station, residents commonly use nearby stations in Massapequa / Massapequa Park for commuting.
   Drive and bus routes serve local and regional destinations.
• Commute patterns:
   Many residents drive to work. The average commute in recent data is ~32.7 minutes.

Education

• Plainedge High School is located in North Massapequa and serves grades 9–12 as part of the Plainedge Union Free School District.
• Elementary and middle school students may attend schools in the Plainedge or Farmingdale districts, depending on address.

Community & Local Life

• North Massapequa maintains a suburban, community-oriented feel-quiet residential streets, tree cover, family homes.
• Amenities like shopping, dining, and services in nearby Massapequa / Massapequa Park are within short drive or local access.
• The Town of Oyster Bay operates a North Massapequa Community Center, part of its network of community centers.

Challenges & Considerations

• Though close to the South Shore, North Massapequa is not waterfront, so beach access requires travel to neighboring hamlets. Homes
• As residential areas densify, maintaining green buffer zones and managing traffic flow along parkways and collector roads is important for quality of life.
• School district boundaries may split neighborhoods; homebuyers often pay close attention to which district their address falls in.

Key Facts and Details

Category	Details
Location	Hamlet in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Region	South Shore of Long Island, bordering Massapequa and Plainedge
ZIP Code	11758
Area Code	516 / 363
Coordinates	40.700° N, 73.468° W
Area	Approximately 3.0 square miles
Elevation	About 46 feet above sea level
Population (2020)	17,829 residents
Median Household Income	$142,000+
Median Home Value	$609,000
School Districts	Plainedge Union Free School District; parts of Farmingdale UFSD
Nearest LIRR Station	Massapequa or Massapequa Park (Babylon Branch)
Major Roads & Parkways	Bethpage State Parkway, Hempstead Turnpike (NY 24), Southern State Parkway nearby
Nearby Parks	Massapequa Preserve, Bethpage State Park
Community Center	North Massapequa Community Center (Town of Oyster Bay)
Local Character	Primarily residential; quiet tree-lined streets with nearby shopping and dining in Massapequa
Notable Feature	Gateway to the Bethpage State Parkway and Massapequa Preserve trail network