North Hempstead, New York

North Hempstead, New York
Town of North Hempstead
North Hempstead Town Hall, located in Manhasset, the town seat
Nicknames: 
TONH; TNH
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
Coordinates: 40°45′32″N 73°35′17″W / 40.75889°N 73.58806°W / 40.75889; -73.58806
Country United States
State New York
CountyNassau
First settled1643
Incorporated as a town1784
Named afterIts location north of Hempstead
Town SeatManhasset
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorJennifer S. DeSena
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
 • Total
69.19 sq mi (179.21 km2)
 • Land53.54 sq mi (138.68 km2)
 • Water15.65 sq mi (40.54 km2)
Elevation
102 ft (31 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
237,639
 • Rank3rd in Nassau County
 • Density4,438.3/sq mi (1,713.63/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
11001-11599
Area codes516, 363
FIPS code36-059-53000
Websitewww.northhempsteadny.gov

North Hempstead (officially known as the Town of North Hempstead) is one of three towns in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 237,639 at the time of the 2020 census, making it the 7th most populous city or town in New York.