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Population Review

Oceanside, New York Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Oceanside, New York is 31,907 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 38th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $145,282, the median home value is $626,700, and the median age is 44.6.

31,907

Population

6472

People / sq mi

$145,282

Median Income

$626,700

Median Home Value

Oceanside covers 4.9 sq mi of land at 6472 people per square mile.

About Oceanside, NY

Oceanside is a city in New York with a population of 31,907. It ranks #38 among cities in New York by population. The median age is 44.6, older than the national median. The population is 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

The median household income in Oceanside is $145,282, above the US median of $74,580. 1.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $626,700, with monthly rent averaging $2,118. The homeownership rate of 92.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Oceanside reflects 47.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.8% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 35.8 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White81.5%
Black or African American2.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$145,282

Median Household Income

$62,520

Per Capita Income

1.3%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$626,700

Median Home Value

$2,118

Median Rent

92.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.4%

High School+

47.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

11.5%

Drive Alone

63.1%

Public Transit

14.8%

Work From Home

35.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

4.6%

Foreign Born

82.1%

Non-English at Home

3.6%

Veterans

8.9%

With Disability

97.0%

Health Insurance

96.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management33.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.4%
Information10.3%
Construction8.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.7%
Public Administration5.3%
Retail Trade4.7%
Manufacturing3.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.7%
Transportation & Warehousing2.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oceanside, New York has a population of 31,907 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 38th-largest city in New York.

The median household income in Oceanside, New York is $145,282, with 1.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Oceanside, New York is $626,700, with median monthly rent at $2,118 and a homeownership rate of 92.1%.

The median age in Oceanside, New York is 44.6 years. The population is 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.