US ZIP Code
11549

Hempstead, NY

Nassau County  ·  New York

● Active
👥 2,420 Population ↓ 14% since 2019
🎂 20.3 Median Age ↑ 2% since 2019
🎓 69.8% College Grads
▲ 80% above avg
📊 8.9% Unemployment
▲ 83% above avg ↓ 10% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code11549
CityHempstead
StateNew York (NY)
CountyNassau County
Area Code363/516/631/718/929/
Elevation77 ft
Latitude40.719009
Longitude-73.599677
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS36059
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 40.7% (984) Female 59.3% (1,436) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.6%Hispanic: 11.7%Black: 9.6%Asian: 9.1%Other: 6%Race
White63.6%
Hispanic11.7%
Black9.6%
Asian9.1%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
3%
18–24
93%
25–44
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age20.3 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.1% ▼ 99% below avg
College Grads69.8% ▲ 80% above avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 83% above avg
HS Graduate16 (18.6%)
Associates10 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree60 (69.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.6%Associates: 11.6%Graduate: 69.8%Edu
HS Grad18.6%
Associates11.6%
Graduate69.8%
Housing & Income

Financials

Avg HH Size-99.99
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
24%
Walked
66%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
1%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 11549 is in Hempstead, NY, in Nassau County.
ZIP code 11549 is located in New York (NY).
ZIP code 11549 is in Nassau County, NY.
ZIP 11549 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 11549 is 2,420 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 11549

ZIP code 11549 is located in Hempstead, New York, within Nassau County. With a population of 2,420, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 20.3 years.

The population of 11549 is majority White (63.60%). Residents are highly educated — 69.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.1%.

The unemployment rate in 11549 stands at 8.9%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 11549 in Hempstead, NY is characterized as highly educated, and a young community.