| ZIP Code | 11542 |
|---|---|
| City | Glen Cove |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Nassau County |
| Area Code | 363/516 |
| Elevation | 133 ft |
| Latitude | 40.872605 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.628622 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.0 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 48.3% ▲ 25% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,170 (6%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,045 (26%) |
| Some College | 1,761 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 2,081 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,080 (5.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,300 (42.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $92,284 ▲ 21% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $659,300 ▲ 136% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,350/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,374 |
| Vacant Units | 495 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,374 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 495 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 11542 is located in Glen Cove, New York, within Nassau County. With a population of 29,020, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43 years. Economically, 11542 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $92,284 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11542 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $659,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,350 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.8%) and renters (45.2%). Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 11542 is majority White (56.34%). Residents are well-educated — 48.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.7%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11542 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 11542 in Glen Cove, NY is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 29,020 residents, a median household income of $92,284, and a median home value of $659,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.