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City	Plainedge
State	New York (NY)
County	Nassau County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.717322
Longitude	-73.483736
Population	9,517
Density	2617.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	11714
Area Code	516
County Seat	Mineola
School District	Plainedge Union Free School District

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About Plainedge, New York

Plainedge is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,517. The population density is 2617.2 people per km². Plainedge is located at 40.7173°N, 73.4837°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11714.

Plainedge reveals itself as a landscape defined by the quiet accumulation of suburban life upon a level, unassuming plain. It lies 1.6 miles northwest of North Massapequa, NY (from North Massapequa, NY: bearing 315°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east-southeast of North Hempstead. {INSERT_NAVIGATION_SENTENCE} Plainedge maintains a proximity to the salt-tinged air of the coast, situated roughly eight miles from the tidal reach of Randall Bay. To the west, the cooling presence of the Wantagh Reservoir offers a stillness that balances the nearby flow of Massapequa Creek, which winds its way through the local terrain. While the distant, jagged silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains remains a memory far beyond the horizon, the immediate ground feels anchored by the modest expanse of Neighborhood Park. The light here at dusk settles heavily, catching the moisture in the air and casting a soft, gray clarity over the flat streets.

Growth in Plainedge followed the steady outward expansion of the mid-twentieth century, transforming former open fields into a dense, residential grid. The local economy relies on the movement of people and commerce through the larger regional corridors, supporting a network of small businesses and service industries that cater to the daily needs of families. Plainedge developed as a place of transit and residence, where the labor of commuters defines the rhythm of the workweek. While the area lacks heavy industrial centers, it sustains a sturdy, self-contained character built on the steady maintenance of homes and local infrastructure. Residents move through their days with an efficiency born of necessity, connected to the broader, humming machinery of the state economy.

Cultural life in Plainedge finds its expression in the high school sports fields and the quiet gathering spaces that anchor the neighborhood. Residents often congregate at the local Neighborhood Park, a small but vital green lung that provides a necessary pause in the suburban sprawl. The area has fostered individuals of note, including the musician Dee Snider, whose career reflects the restless, high-energy spirit often found in this corner of the world. Traditions are marked by school events and the seasonal changes that bring a crisp, biting cold to the air as autumn fades. Life here is measured by the small, repetitive cycles of the calendar, grounding the residents in a shared, understated identity. Plainedge maintains this steady, predictable course, far removed from the dramatic heights of the distant mountains or the open, wilder salt marshes of the bay.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Nassau County Lands (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.3 mi, 052° NE
TOWN OF OYSTER BAY Land (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 036° NE
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD Land (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 272° W
Zorn's Est 1930 (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 027° NE
Hicksville (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 096° E
Massapequa County Preserve (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 090° E
Bethpage State Park (State Park) — 1.5 mi, 029° NE
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 004° N
Lieutenant Christopher Sullivan Remembrance Flag (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 113° SE
Alhambra Rd Massapequa (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 074° E
Tackapusha Nature Preserve Entrance (Nature Reserve) — 2.3 mi, 179° S
T. Jones' Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 2.3 mi, 178° S
St Kilian Statue (Public Artwork) — 2.4 mi, 063° NE
Trail View State Park (State Park) — 3.0 mi, 014° N
Bellmore Maintenance Facility (Historic Castle / Fort) — 3.3 mi, 229° SW
Seaford Historical Society (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 184° S
Tackapausha Museum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 180° S
Memorial Gallery (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 049° NE
Bellmore Playhouse (Cinema) — 3.9 mi, 217° SW
Old Bethpage Village Restoration (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 025° NE
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium (Stadium) — 4.9 mi, 280° W
Cradle of Aviation Museum (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 277° W
Nassau County Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 277° W
Shattuck Estate (Historic Ruins) — 6.0 mi, 018° N
South Shore Theater (Theatre) — 6.2 mi, 110° E
Jones Beach State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 7.1 mi, 175° S
Nautical Mile (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 222° SW
Gilgo State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 7.9 mi, 143° SE
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.1 mi, 359° N · 6,772 acres
Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.1 mi, 359° N · 3,365 acres

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