| ZIP Code | 11561 |
|---|---|
| City | Long Beach |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Nassau County |
| Area Code | 363/516 |
| Elevation | 7 ft |
| Latitude | 40.590904 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.644668 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.5% ▲ 56% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 217 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,685 (19.1%) |
| Some College | 2,441 (8.2%) |
| Associates | 3,459 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,115 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,920 (53.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $132,903 ▲ 74% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $676,600 ▲ 143% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,462/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,442 |
| Vacant Units | 1,888 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,442 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,888 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 11561 is located in Long Beach, New York, within Nassau County. With a population of 38,847, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46 years. Economically, 11561 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $132,903 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11561 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $676,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,462 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 11561 is primarily White (73.44%). Residents are highly educated — 60.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.1%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11561 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 11561 in Long Beach, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 38,847 residents, a median household income of $132,903, and a median home value of $676,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.