Jericho, New York
Jericho /dʒɛrɪkoʊ/ 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, approximately 29 miles (47 km) east of Midtown Manhattan. The population was 14,808 at the time of the 2020 census.
Jericho, New York | |
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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 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | Oyster Bay |
| Named for | Biblical city of Jericho |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.96 sq mi (10.26 km2) |
| • Land | 3.96 sq mi (10.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 14,808 |
| • Density | 3,737.51/sq mi (1,443.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 11753, 11853, 11590 |
| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-38539 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0954000 |
The area is served by the Jericho Union Free and the Syosset Central School Districts, the boundaries of which differ somewhat from those of the hamlet. The boundaries of the Jericho Post Office vary from both the hamlet and the school district boundaries, including a portion of Jericho in the Westbury ZIP code and a portion of Syosset in the Jericho ZIP code.
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