| ZIP Code | 11516 |
|---|---|
| City | Cedarhurst |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Nassau County |
| Area Code | 363/516 |
| Elevation | 15 ft |
| Latitude | 40.626223 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.726779 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.5 yrs ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.78 |
| Below Poverty | 4.8% ▼ 52% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.4% ▲ 45% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 78 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 994 (18.6%) |
| Some College | 455 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 801 (15%) |
| Bachelors | 594 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,413 (45.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,083 ▲ 34% above avg ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $818,600 ▲ 194% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,204/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,346 |
| Vacant Units | 205 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,346 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 205 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
ZIP code 11516 is located in Cedarhurst, New York, within Nassau County. With a population of 8,733, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.5 years. Economically, 11516 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,083 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11516 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $818,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,204 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 11516 is primarily White (81.17%). Residents are well-educated — 56.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.8%. Household income has declined by 6% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11516 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 11516 in Cedarhurst, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,733 residents, a median household income of $102,083, and a median home value of $818,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.