City

Hempstead, NY

3 ZIP codes  ·  Nassau County  ·  New York

👥63,078Population
💰$86,904Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$446,500Median Home Value▲ 60% above avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 89% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8.7%Hispanic: 43.2%Black: 41.3%Asian: 2.6%Other: 3.3%Race
White8.7%
Hispanic43.2%
Black41.3%
Asian2.6%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size-0.66
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 89% above avg
No HS Diploma2,219 (6.3%)
HS Graduate13,069 (36.9%)
Some College3,485 (9.8%)
Associates5,013 (14.2%)
Bachelors3,093 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree8,529 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 6.3%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS6.3%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College9.8%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.1%Renter: 51.9%Tenure
Owner48.1%
Renter51.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
52%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,904 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$446,500 ▲ 60% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,647/mo
Total Housing Units19,579
Vacant Units1,554

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
20%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
60%
About Hempstead, NY

Hempstead is a city in New York, located in Nassau County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 63,078 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.36 years.

Economically, Hempstead is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,904 is near the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Hempstead is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $446,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,647 per month.

The population of Hempstead is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 43.2%.

Hempstead, 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 Hempstead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11550 60,658 $86,904 $446,500 $1,647 9.3% 32.7% 48.1%

Look Up a ZIP Code

Enter a ZIP code or city name

Nearby Cities
Related Pages
New York Rankings