City

Garden City, NY

3 ZIP codes  ·  Nassau County  ·  New York

👥28,041Population
💰$202,841Median HH Income▲ 166% above avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$987,800Median Home Value▲ 254% above avg
🎓76.7%College Grads▲ 98% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.3%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 1.3%Asian: 5.6%Other: 3.2%Race
White82.3%
Hispanic7.4%
Black1.3%
Asian5.6%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads76.7% ▲ 98% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma113 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,169 (12.6%)
Some College785 (4.6%)
Associates934 (5.4%)
Bachelors1,057 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree12,113 (70.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 12.6%Some College: 4.6%Associates: 5.4%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 70.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad12.6%
Some College4.6%
Associates5.4%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate70.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 10.9%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
91%

Financials

Median HH Income$202,841 ▲ 166% above avg
Median Home Value$987,800 ▲ 254% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,501/mo
Total Housing Units10,178
Vacant Units639

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
51%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Public Transit
15%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
62%
About Garden City, NY

Garden City is a city in New York, located in Nassau County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 28,041 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Garden City is a affluent community. The median household income of $202,841 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Garden City is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $987,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,501 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garden City is highly educated. 76.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.3%).

Garden City, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Garden City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11530 28,041 $202,841 $987,800 $3,501 3.6% 76.7% 89.1%

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