| ZIP Code | 11554 |
|---|---|
| City | East Meadow |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Nassau County |
| Area Code | 363/516 |
| Elevation | 81 ft |
| Latitude | 40.720115 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.558861 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.96 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.1% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 441 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,349 (25.7%) |
| Some College | 1,926 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 2,375 (9.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,663 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,923 (44.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $128,770 ▲ 69% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $613,900 ▲ 120% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,539/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,128 |
| Vacant Units | 401 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,128 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 401 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
ZIP code 11554 is located in East Meadow, New York, within Nassau County. With a population of 35,806, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.8 years. Economically, 11554 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $128,770 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11554 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $613,900 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,539 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 11554 is majority White (60.70%). Residents are well-educated — 55.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11554 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 11554 in East Meadow, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 35,806 residents, a median household income of $128,770, and a median home value of $613,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.