Jericho, New York

Jericho, New York
The Milleridge Inn, a local landmark
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
Jericho, New York
Location on Long Island
Jericho, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 40°47′12″N 73°32′12″W / 40.78667°N 73.53667°W / 40.78667; -73.53667
Country United States
State New York
CountyNassau
TownOyster Bay
Named forBiblical city of Jericho
Area
 • Total3.96 sq mi (10.26 km2)
 • Land3.96 sq mi (10.26 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
197 ft (60 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total14,808
 • Density3,737.51/sq mi (1,443.09/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
11753, 11853, 11590
Area codes516, 363
FIPS code36-38539
GNIS feature ID0954000

Jericho /ɛrɪk/ is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States.

It is about 29 miles (47 km) east of Manhattan. The population was 14,808 at the time of the 2020 census.

References

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.