East Meadow, New York

East Meadow, New York
Nassau University Medical Center, one of the most prominent landmarks in East Meadow.
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
East Meadow, New York
Location on Long Island
East Meadow, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 40°42′49″N 73°33′21″W / 40.71361°N 73.55583°W / 40.71361; -73.55583
Country United States
State New York
CountyNassau
TownHempstead
Area
  Total
6.33 sq mi (16.39 km2)
  Land6.30 sq mi (16.32 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
72 ft (22 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
37,796
  Density5,996.51/sq mi (2,315.31/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
11554
Area code(s)516, 363
FIPS code36-22502
GNIS feature ID0973378
Websiteeastmeadowchamber.com

East Meadow is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Hempstead in central Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 36,856 per the 2024 Census estimates. Many residents commute to Manhattan, 30 miles (48 km) to the west.