| ZIP Code | 11581 |
|---|---|
| City | Valley Stream |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Nassau County |
| Area Code | 363/516 |
| Elevation | 6 ft |
| Latitude | 40.651028 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.715325 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.19 |
| Below Poverty | 6.1% ▼ 39% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.5% ▲ 48% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 358 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,953 (20.9%) |
| Some College | 1,167 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 1,519 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,297 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,823 (48.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $138,821 ▲ 82% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $652,700 ▲ 134% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,198/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,423 |
| Vacant Units | 315 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,423 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 315 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.19 |
ZIP code 11581 is located in Valley Stream, New York, within Nassau County. With a population of 22,652, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.4 years. Economically, 11581 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $138,821 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11581 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $652,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,198 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 11581 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 39.2%. Residents are well-educated — 57.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.1%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11581 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 56%.
Overall, ZIP code 11581 in Valley Stream, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,652 residents, a median household income of $138,821, and a median home value of $652,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.