| ZIP Code | 11557 |
|---|---|
| City | Hewlett |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Nassau County |
| Area Code | 363/516 |
| Elevation | 11 ft |
| Latitude | 40.636083 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.693921 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.23 |
| Below Poverty | 3.2% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 71.6% ▲ 85% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 54% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 109 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 927 (16.6%) |
| Some College | 137 (2.5%) |
| Associates | 410 (7.4%) |
| Bachelors | 337 (6.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,648 (65.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $170,048 ▲ 123% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $708,400 ▲ 154% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,287/mo ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,792 |
| Vacant Units | 168 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,792 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 168 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.23 |
ZIP code 11557 is located in Hewlett, New York, within Nassau County. With a population of 8,503, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 11557 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $170,048 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11557 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $708,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,287 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 94.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 11557 is primarily White (73.76%). Residents are highly educated — 71.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.2%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11557 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 26% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 54%.
Overall, ZIP code 11557 in Hewlett, NY is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,503 residents, a median household income of $170,048, and a median home value of $708,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.