Plandome is a village in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is one of the three villages which comprise the area of Cow Neck known as the Plandomes – and it is also considered part of the Greater Manhasset area, which is anchored by Manhasset. The population was 1,448 at the time of the 2020 census.

The Incorporated Village of Plandome was ranked fifth on Forbes 10 most affluent U.S. communities list in 2009.

History

Pre-incorporation (pre-colonization – 1910)

The location of what is now the Village of Plandome was originally inhabited by Matinecock Native Americans. These Native American inhabitants called the area Sint Sink, meaning "place of small stones."

During the 17th century, Dutch and English colonists began to settle the area, with fishing in Manhasset Bay and farming serving as a major industries. The Mitchill family, which settled in the area in 1694, owned a significant portion of the land which would eventually become the village – as did the George Willets, of the Willets family, which has long had a large presence on Cow Neck and across Long Island. This new station would also house the community's U.S. Post Office, which would service all portions of what are now the Village of Plandome and Village of Plandome Manor, in addition to a portion of what is now the Village of Flower Hill.

During the first few years of the 20th century, four friends, all young men residing in New York City, purchased approximately of the property owned by the Mitchill family.

In the 1930s, Plandome's municipal water supply system was established, as part of a New Deal-funded public works project. Construction started in 1934 and was completed in 1935. It was rebuilt, in addition to having its platform lengthened and refurbished, by 1990. The Plandome Post Office was also rebuilt within the structure, this time in its own, dedicated space on the ground floor, beneath the station's waiting room.

The Village of Plandome celebrated its centennial in 2011. He was succeeded by former village trustee John "Jake" Kurkjian in 2023. This memorial garden includes large clock, and is located adjacent to Plandome Village Hall.

Topography

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Geological Survey, the highest point in Plandome is located on Parkwoods Road at the Plandome–Flower Hill border in the southeastern part of the village, at roughly , and the lowest point is Manhasset Bay, which is located at sea level.

Drainage

Plandome is located entirely within the Manhasset Bay Watershed, with some portions of the village draining directly to the bay while other portions drain to the Leeds Pond sub-watershed of the Manhasset Bay Basin.

Climate

The Village of Plandome features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) under the Köppen climate classification and is located near the broad transitional zone between humid subtropical and humid continental (Dfa) climates. Accordingly, the village experiences hot, humid summers and cold winters, and experiences precipitation throughout the entirety of the year.

Economy

Plandome is a bedroom community of the City of New York. Accordingly, a significant number of its residents commute to/from New York for work. There are no lots zoned for business or commercial uses and, accordingly, there are no business districts anywhere within the village.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,349 people residing in the village. The racial makeup of the village was 94.74% White, 0.82% African American, 0.07% Native American, 3.63% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.22% of the population.

Census 2000

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,272 people, 409 households, and 361 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 422 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 95.75% White, 0.24% African American, 0.08% Native American, 3.14% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.12% of the population.

There were 409 households, out of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.4% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.7% were non-families. 11.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 18.2% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $192,073, and the median income for a family was $200,000. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $52,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $95,102. About 2.8% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Village government

As of March 2026, the Mayor of Plandome is John "Jake" Kurkjian, the Deputy Mayor is Damien Quinn, and the Village Trustees are Dr. Robert Broderick, James Corcoran, Esq., Rich Dunphy, and Damien Quinn.

Representation in higher government

Town representation

Plandome is located in the Town of North Hempstead's 5th council district, which as of March 2026 is represented on the North Hempstead Town Council by Yaron Levy (R-Harbor Hills).

Nassau County representation

Plandome is located in Nassau County's 10th Legislative district, which as of March 2026 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by Mazi Melesa Pilip (R-Great Neck).

New York State representation

New York State Assembly

Plandome is located within New York's 16th State Assembly district, which as of March 2026 is represented by Daniel J. Norber (R–Great Neck).

New York State Senate

Plandome is located in the New York State Senate's 7th State Senate district, which as of March 2026 is represented by Jack M. Martins (R–Old Westbury).

Federal representation

United States Congress

Plandome is located in New York's 3rd congressional district, which as of March 2026 is represented in the United States Congress by Thomas R. Suozzi (D–Glen Cove).

United States Senate

Like the rest of New York, Plandome is represented in the United States Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D) and Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D).

Politics

In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Plandome voters voted for Donald J. Trump (R), who received over 60 percent of the vote within the village.

Media

Newspapers

The Manhasset Press Times is the newspaper of record for the Village of Plandome. It is part of Schneps Media.

Television

Plandome is one of North Shore TV's fourteen member villages. North Shore TV provides Plandome and the other member villages with public-access television programming, through Altice USA and Verizon Fios – the main cable television providers in the area.

  • Plandome Village Green – a large green space in the heart of the village. It is also the location of Village Hall, which at one point was used as a school building.
  • A portion of the private Plandome Country Club is located within the village's boundaries.

Education

School district

The Village of Plandome is located entirely within the boundaries of the Manhasset Union Free School District. As such, all children who reside within Plandome and attend public schools go to Manhasset's schools. The portions of these two roads located within the village are owned and maintained by the village.

Utilities

Natural gas

National Grid USA provides natural gas to homes and businesses that are hooked up to natural gas lines in Plandome.

Power

PSEG Long Island provides power to the entirety of Plandome, on behalf of the Long Island Power Authority.

Street lighting

As of August 2021, Welsbach Electric is Plandome's street lighting contractor, which maintains the village's street lights under contract with the village.

Sewage

Plandome is not connected to any sanitary sewer systems. Accordingly, all areas and properties within the village rely on cesspools and septic systems.

Water

Plandome is served by the village-owned and operated Plandome Water System, which exclusively serves and provides the village with water.

Healthcare and emergency services

Fire

thumb|The Plandome Fire Department's station and engines in 2023

Plandome is protected by the Plandome Fire Department, which exclusively serves the village. The department maintains its headquarters and fire station at Plandome Village Hall, in the heart of the village. Police service is now provided by the Nassau County Police Department's Sixth Precinct.

Healthcare

There are no hospitals located within Plandome. The nearest hospitals to the village are St. Francis Hospital in Flower Hill and North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset.

Landmarks

thumb|The Almeron and Olive Smith House in 2023

The Willets Farmhouse – for centuries a prominent structure in the area – was built circa 1810, by brewer George Willets of the Willets family of Cow Neck. The Almeron and Olive Smith House at 50 South Drive is dated to 1907 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Notable people

  • Bruce R. Bent, founder of the Reserve Fund, first money fund
  • Otto Blackwell, executive for American Telephone & Telegraph; lived on North Drive
  • Roger Bullard, architect
  • Vernon and Irene Castle (1887–1918, 1893–1969), famous and influential husband-and-wife ballroom dance team
  • Arthur G. Elvin, engineer, inventor, and politician who served as one of Plandome's mayors and the first mayor of nearby Flower Hill
  • Melissa Errico, Broadway actress, songwriter, singer
  • Norman "Boomer" Esiason, NFL quarterback and sports broadcaster
  • Catherine Galbraith (1913–2008), author
  • John Kenneth Galbraith (1908–2006), economist, diplomat, and author
  • Kenny Gardner (1913–2002), singer, Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians
  • Robert MacCrate (1921–2016), attorney, partner and vice chairman of Sullivan & Cromwell, former president of the American Bar Association
  • Samuel L. Mitchill (1764–1831), U.S. senator, member U.S. House of Representatives, physician, lawyer, and educator
  • Bill O'Reilly, television host, political commentator
  • Bobby Riggs (1918–1995), tennis champion
  • Erika Slezak, Daytime Emmy award-winning actress
  • Jo Spier (1900–1978), Dutch artist and illustrator who emigrated to the US
  • Genesta M. Strong (1885–1972), first woman from Nassau County to be elected to the New York State Legislature, elected in 1944
  • Kenny Williams (1914–1984), television announcer, actor, radio actor

Over the years, Plandome has been used to film – and has been mentioned in – several films and commercials.