| ZIP Code | 11550 |
|---|---|
| City | Hempstead |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Nassau County |
| Area Code | 363/516/718 |
| Elevation | 58 ft |
| Latitude | 40.701475 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.621108 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.0 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.30 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.7% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.3% ▲ 89% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,219 (6.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 13,053 (37%) |
| Some College | 3,485 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 5,003 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 3,093 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,469 (24%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,904 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $446,500 ▲ 60% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,647/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,579 |
| Vacant Units | 1,554 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,579 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,554 |
| Owner Occupied | 48.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 51.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.30 |
ZIP code 11550 is located in Hempstead, New York, within Nassau County. With a population of 60,658, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37 years. Economically, 11550 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,904 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11550 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $446,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,647 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (48.1%) and renters (51.9%). Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 11550 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 44.5%. Residents are moderately educated — 32.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.0%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11550 stands at 9.3%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 11550 in Hempstead, NY is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 60,658 residents, a median household income of $86,904, and a median home value of $446,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.