City

Locust Valley, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Nassau County  ·  New York

👥6,951Population
💰$159,545Median HH Income▲ 109% above avg
🎂48.1Median Age
🏠$937,500Median Home Value▲ 236% above avg
🎓66.0%College Grads▲ 70% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.1%Hispanic: 12%Black: 0.6%Asian: 3.3%Other: 1.8%Race
White82.1%
Hispanic12.0%
Black0.6%
Asian3.3%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
15%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads66.0% ▲ 70% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma116 (2.6%)
HS Graduate507 (11.3%)
Some College377 (8.4%)
Associates530 (11.8%)
Bachelors209 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree2,765 (61.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 11.3%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 61.4%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad11.3%
Some College8.4%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate61.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$159,545 ▲ 109% above avg
Median Home Value$937,500 ▲ 236% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,467/mo
Total Housing Units2,534
Vacant Units116

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
46%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
11%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Locust Valley, NY

Locust Valley is a city in New York, located in Nassau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,951 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.1 years.

Economically, Locust Valley is a affluent community. The median household income of $159,545 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Locust Valley is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $937,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,467 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Locust Valley is highly educated. 66.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.06%).

Locust Valley, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Locust Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11560 6,951 $159,545 $937,500 $2,467 4.4% 66.0% 82.5%