Hempstead New York Map

About Hempstead, New York

Hempstead is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of 55,361. The population density is 5600.0 people per km². Hempstead is located at 40.7062°N, 73.6187°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11550.

Hempstead sprawls across a flat, sandy plain, a place where the Atlantic's breath, though miles away, can still be felt in the humid summer air. It lies 1.4 miles west-north-west of Uniondale, NY (from Uniondale, NY: bearing 287°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-south-east of Queens. The landscape here is a patchwork of modest homes, their lawns often clipped with a certain suburban diligence, interspersed with strips of commercial development that hum with a steady, low-grade energy. Streets unfurl in a grid, a deliberate design that speaks of expansion and order, but even here, nature asserts itself in the tenacious green of oak and maple trees lining the avenues, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to carry the whisper of distant tides. The sky above Hempstead often stretches wide, a vast canvas where clouds gather and disperse with a slow, deliberate grace, casting fleeting shadows over the asphalt and manicured hedges. Originally a farming community, Hempstead's agricultural roots have long since been buried beneath layers of development, yet echoes of that past linger in the names of streets and the occasional stubborn patch of undeveloped land. The economy of Hempstead has shifted dramatically over the centuries, evolving from agrarian pursuits to a vibrant hub of commerce and service industries, a testament to the adaptability of its inhabitants. Educational institutions dot the landscape, drawing students and scholars, contributing to the intellectual pulse of the area. For generations, Hempstead has been a place of arrival and establishment, a crossroads for diverse populations seeking opportunity, and this constant infusion of new energy has shaped its distinctive character, a blend of enduring traditions and forward-looking ambition.

About This Hempstead Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hempstead, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.706213, -73.61874. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hempstead and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Hempstead includes the ZIP code (11550), telephone area code (516), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Hempstead Union Free School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hempstead is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.