| ZIP Code | 11518 |
|---|---|
| City | East Rockaway |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Nassau County |
| Area Code | 363/516 |
| Elevation | 5 ft |
| Latitude | 40.637472 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.666807 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 2.5% ▼ 75% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.4% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 47 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,634 (23.8%) |
| Some College | 474 (6.9%) |
| Associates | 909 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 622 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,187 (46.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,955 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $590,800 ▲ 112% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,306/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,235 |
| Vacant Units | 158 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,235 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 158 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 11518 is located in East Rockaway, New York, within Nassau County. With a population of 10,390, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42 years. Economically, 11518 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,955 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11518 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $590,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,306 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 11518 is primarily White (76.16%). Residents are well-educated — 55.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.5%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11518 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 11518 in East Rockaway, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,390 residents, a median household income of $104,955, and a median home value of $590,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.