| ZIP Code | 11553 |
|---|---|
| City | Uniondale |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Nassau County |
| Area Code | 363/516/718 |
| Elevation | 62 ft |
| Latitude | 40.705272 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.592328 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.78 |
| Below Poverty | 10.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 35.7% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.3% ▲ 49% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 615 (3.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,398 (39.6%) |
| Some College | 1,448 (9%) |
| Associates | 1,926 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,898 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,869 (24%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,994 ▲ 39% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $486,100 ▲ 74% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,122/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,365 |
| Vacant Units | 150 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,365 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 150 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.78 |
ZIP code 11553 is located in Uniondale, New York, within Nassau County. With a population of 28,344, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.5 years. Economically, 11553 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,994 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11553 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $486,100 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,122 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 11553 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 44.3%. Residents are moderately educated — 35.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.5%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11553 stands at 7.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 11553 in Uniondale, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,344 residents, a median household income of $105,994, and a median home value of $486,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.