City

East Meadow, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Nassau County  ·  New York

👥35,806Population
💰$128,770Median HH Income▲ 69% above avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$613,900Median Home Value▲ 120% above avg
🎓55.1%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.6% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.7%Hispanic: 14.3%Black: 4%Asian: 18.7%Other: 2%Race
White60.7%
Hispanic14.3%
Black4.0%
Asian18.7%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads55.1% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma441 (1.8%)
HS Graduate6,349 (25.7%)
Some College1,926 (7.8%)
Associates2,375 (9.6%)
Bachelors2,663 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree10,923 (44.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 44.3%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College7.8%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate44.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.7%Renter: 10.3%Tenure
Owner89.7%
Renter10.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
77%

Financials

Median HH Income$128,770 ▲ 69% above avg
Median Home Value$613,900 ▲ 120% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,539/mo
Total Housing Units12,128
Vacant Units401

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
10%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
34%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
53%
About East Meadow, NY

East Meadow is a city in New York, located in Nassau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 35,806 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, East Meadow is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $128,770 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in East Meadow is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $613,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,539 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Meadow is well-educated. 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (60.7%).

East Meadow, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in East Meadow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11554 35,806 $128,770 $613,900 $2,539 4.4% 55.1% 89.7%