US ZIP Code
11542

Glen Cove, NY

Nassau County  ·  New York

● Active
👥 29,020 Population ↑ 4% since 2019
💰 $92,284 Median HH Income
▲ 21% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019
🎂 43.0 Median Age ↑ 6% since 2019
🏠 $659,300 Median Home Value
▲ 136% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019
🎓 48.3% College Grads
▲ 25% above avg
📊 4.3% Unemployment
▼ 11% below avg ↑ 95% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code11542
CityGlen Cove
StateNew York (NY)
CountyNassau County
Area Code363/516
Elevation133 ft
Latitude40.872605
Longitude-73.628622
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS36059
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 47.8% (13,883) Female 52.2% (15,137) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.3%Hispanic: 32.5%Black: 3.7%Asian: 4.7%Other: 2.3%Race
White56.3%
Hispanic32.5%
Black3.7%
Asian4.7%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.60
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads48.3% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma1,170 (6%)
HS Graduate5,045 (26%)
Some College1,761 (9.1%)
Associates2,081 (10.7%)
Bachelors1,080 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree8,300 (42.7%)

Education

No HS: 6%HS Grad: 26%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 42.7%Edu
No HS6.0%
HS Grad26.0%
Some College9.1%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate42.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.8%Renter: 45.2%Tenure
Owner54.8%
Renter45.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–100k
1%
$100k–150k
1%
$150k–200k
1%
$200k–300k
5%
$300k–500k
15%
Over $500k
76%

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 Ratio7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,350/mo ↑ 30% since 2019
Total Units11,374
Vacant Units495
Avg HH Size2.60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–50k
11%
$50k–75k
14%
$75k–100k
11%
$100k–150k
17%
$150k–200k
10%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
10%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
57%

Summary

Total Units11,374
Vacant495
Owner Occupied54.8%
Renter Occupied45.2%
Avg HH Size2.60
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 11542 is in Glen Cove, NY, in Nassau County.
ZIP code 11542 is located in New York (NY).
ZIP code 11542 is in Nassau County, NY.
ZIP 11542 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 11542 is 29,020 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 11542 is $92,284 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 11542 is $659,300 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 11542

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.