East Meadow is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, Long Island. Its name is derived from being the meadow of Hempstead Plains east of the Meadow Brook (originally a brook, now replaced by a parkway of the same name). Many residents commute to Manhattan, which is 30 miles (48 km) away.
Population: 38,131
Zip Code: 11554
Area Code: 516
Elevation: 72′
East Meadow Chamber of Commerce
