Area Code 516 — Hempstead, New York

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About Area Code 516

Region Code
516
City
Hempstead
State
New York
Population
1,350,000
Largest City
Long Beach
Neighboring Codes
  • 631 (Huntington, New York)
  • 934 (Brentwood, New York)
  • 718/347/929/917 (New York City, New York)
Time Zone
Eastern Time

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History & Cultural Notes

Established in 1951 from a split with 914, area code 516 once covered all of Long Island. Postwar growth—from Levittown’s model suburb to expanding communities around Hempstead—quickly filled the numbering space. In 1999, Suffolk County moved to 631, confining the code to Nassau. Continued demand brought overlay 363 in 2023, shifting to ten‑digit dialing while letting residents and businesses keep existing numbers.

Hempstead serves as the county’s civic and population center, with the LIRR linking commuters to Manhattan and a sizable local economy sustaining daily life. Higher education, healthcare networks, and the region’s Grumman‑era aerospace legacy underpin today’s engineering and tech firms. Retail hubs near Roosevelt Field, small‑business corridors, and beach‑oriented recreation at Jones Beach shape culture alongside diverse immigrant communities and longstanding Jewish, Christian, and Muslim institutions. Nearby venues such as Nassau Coliseum and newer facilities in Elmont add sports and entertainment to the suburban‑shore mix.

  • Healthcare and life sciences
  • Universities and research
  • Aerospace, defense, and engineering
  • Retail, logistics, and tourism