Elmont, New York

Elmont, New York
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
Location on Long Island
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 40°42′06″N 73°42′09″W / 40.70167°N 73.70250°W / 40.70167; -73.70250
Country United States
State New York
CountyNassau
TownHempstead
Area
 • Total
3.42 sq mi (8.86 km2)
 • Land3.41 sq mi (8.83 km2)
 • Water0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
39 ft (12 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
35,265
 • Density10,342.7/sq mi (3,993.32/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
11003
Area codes516, 363
FIPS code36-24273
GNIS feature ID0949582

Elmont is an unincorporated hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in northwestern Hempstead in Nassau County, New York, United States, along its border with the borough of Queens in the City of New York. The population was 35,265 at the time of the 2020 census.

The hamlet is famous for Belmont Park which hosts the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the prestigious Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing. Elmont is also home to UBS Arena, home of the NHL's New York Islanders.

Elmont has tried incorporating itself as a village multiple times, but has been unable to successfully do so.