Census tract · Nassau County
Census Tract 4062.01, Nassau County, New York
Census Tract 4062.01, GEOID 36059406201, in Nassau County, New York, entirely within West Hempstead and Hempstead (town). 3,287 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±733); the 2020 Census counted 3,061.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,287
±733 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,061
Median household income
$141,384
±$18,244 (90% margin)
Nassau County: $146,202
Median home value
$577,800
±$27,575 (90% margin)
Nassau County: $684,700
Median gross rent
$2,224
±$279 (90% margin)
Nassau County: $2,252
Where is Census Tract 4062.01?
Census Tract 4062.01 is one of 286 census tracts in Nassau County, New York. It covers 0.74 square miles of land, 4,153 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 36059406201, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| West Hempstead | 100% |
| Hempstead (town) | 100% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 4062.01: Tract 4059 ($176,932), Tract 4060.01 ($164,194), Tract 4060.02 ($172,656), Tract 4062.02 ($118,777), Tract 4067.01 ($102,783), Tract 4070 ($49,038) and Tract 4128 ($156,023). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 4062.01?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 4062.01's population at 3,287 (±733) in 891 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,061 residents and 965 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 4062.01 | West Hempstead |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,287±733 | 20,648 |
| Households | 891±111 | 6,121 |
| Average household size | 3.66±0.52 | 3.36 |
| Housing units | 919±112 | 6,311 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 4062.01?
The median resident of Census Tract 4062.01 is 37.6 years old; 27.9% are under 18 and 12.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 35.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 33.4%. 36.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 4062.01 | West Hempstead |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6±7.7 | 37.5 |
| Under 18 years | 27.9%±8.0 pts | 25.5% |
| 65 years and over | 12.3%±2.9 pts | 16.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 35.9%±14.6 pts | 21.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 19.0%±5.8 pts | 57.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 33.4%±9.8 pts | 9.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 9.6%±3.5 pts | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.1 pts | 2.6% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±1.0 pts | 1.7% |
| Born outside the United States | 36.8%±5.0 pts | 20.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 52.6%±11.7 pts | 32.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.8%±1.9 pts | 2.6% |
| With a disability | 5.8%±2.4 pts | 8.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8%±4.2 pts | 4.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.3%±4.5 pts | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.9%±5.8 pts | 50.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.0%±3.3 pts | 23.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.5%±15.5 pts | 91.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 4062.01 earn?
Half of the 891 households in Census Tract 4062.01 earn less than $141,384 a year (±$18,244), against $146,202 across Nassau County: 170th highest of the county's 278 tracts with a reliable estimate. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 4062.01 | West Hempstead |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $141,384±$18,244 | $164,127 |
| Mean household income | $141,714±$17,499 | $176,137 |
| Per capita income | $39,672±$4,818 | $53,179 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.3%±1.6 pts | 4.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.7%±1.1 pts | 3.0% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.9%±6.9 pts | 4.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1%±2.9 pts | 96.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.0%±8.7 pts | 94.0% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 4062.01?
Owners occupy 87.2% of Census Tract 4062.01's occupied homes and renters 12.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $577,800 by its owner (±$27,575). The median renter pays $2,224 a month including utilities, and 51.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 4062.01 | West Hempstead |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $577,800±$27,575 | $653,600 |
| Median gross rent | $2,224±$279 | $2,967 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.8%±26.8 pts | 45.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,228±$669 | $3,600 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.2%±6.7 pts | 90.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.8%±6.7 pts | 9.4% |
| Housing units | 919±112 | 6,311 |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.1%±4.6 pts | 92.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±4.5 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±4.5 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.5%±0.9 pts | 1.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 36.5%±8.8 pts | 23.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1%±3.9 pts | 6.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 4062.01 get to work?
65.6% of Census Tract 4062.01's workers drive alone and 12.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.0 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 4062.01 | West Hempstead |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.6%±6.1 pts | 62.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±2.3 pts | 5.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 65.6%±6.9 pts | 64.5% |
| Carpooled | 11.0%±5.3 pts | 6.1% |
| Public transportation | 7.5%±3.4 pts | 8.9% |
| Walked | 1.9%±2.1 pts | 1.9% |
| Worked from home | 12.4%±5.5 pts | 15.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.0 min±2.9 | 35.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 4062.01 compare with the other tracts in Nassau County?
Among Nassau County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 4062.01 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Nassau County | In West Hempstead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 237th of 281 | 4th of 5 |
| Residents per square mile | 231st of 281 | 5th of 5 |
| Median household income | 170th of 278 | 5th of 5 |
| Per capita income | 253rd of 280 | 5th of 5 |
| Median home value | 227th of 278 | 5th of 5 |
| Median gross rent | 129th of 205 | 4th of 5 |
| Poverty rate | 85th of 107 | 3rd of 3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 241st of 278 | 5th of 5 |
| Median age | 244th of 281 | 3rd of 5 |
| Owner-occupied share | 156th of 276 | 4th of 5 |
The tracts next to it on Nassau County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4143.03 | 167th | $141,829±$3,189 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5207 | 168th | $141,618±$26,002 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4091 | 169th | $141,528±$40,041 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4062.01 | 170th | $141,384±$18,244 |
| Tract 5189 | 171st | $141,199±$19,031 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4117 | 172nd | $140,765±$41,353 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5205.02 | 173rd | $140,625±$15,389 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 4062.01?
Every figure for Census Tract 4062.01 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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