City

West Hempstead, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Nassau County  ·  New York

👥26,053Population
💰$153,192Median HH Income▲ 101% above avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$615,800Median Home Value▲ 121% above avg
🎓56.7%College Grads▲ 46% above avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.8%Hispanic: 24.4%Black: 18.5%Asian: 5.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White47.8%
Hispanic24.4%
Black18.5%
Asian5.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.47
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads56.7% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma428 (2.6%)
HS Graduate3,455 (21.4%)
Some College1,442 (8.9%)
Associates1,682 (10.4%)
Bachelors1,403 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree7,757 (48%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 21.4%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 48%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad21.4%
Some College8.9%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate48.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.6%Renter: 9.4%Tenure
Owner90.6%
Renter9.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
77%

Financials

Median HH Income$153,192 ▲ 101% above avg
Median Home Value$615,800 ▲ 121% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,185/mo
Total Housing Units7,736
Vacant Units259

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
31%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
12%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
28%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
57%
About West Hempstead, NY

West Hempstead is a city in New York, located in Nassau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,053 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, West Hempstead is a affluent community. The median household income of $153,192 is more than double the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in West Hempstead is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $615,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,185 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Hempstead is well-educated. 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.8%.

West Hempstead, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in West Hempstead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11552 26,053 $153,192 $615,800 $3,185 5.8% 56.7% 90.6%