Elmont, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11003
Nassau County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,356
- 3,846/sq mi High-density area
- $124,115
- Median income Above-median income area
- $599,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elmont pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,846
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11003 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11003 (Elmont, NY) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 297.2 in 2023 to 315.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11003 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elmont, Nassau County, New York, with 41,356 residents across 10.8 square miles, a density of 3,846 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11003 skews affluent, with a median household income of $124,115 (34% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,696. The poverty rate is 6.3%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $599,000 (58% above the average New York ZIP), while 79.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,201.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nassau County, so 11003 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 11003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elmont, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11003.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Construction
Construction
96 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
84 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11003, Elmont, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
41,356
Population
10.8
Area (sq mi)
3,846
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11003?
38.9
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
45.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$124,115
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$40,696
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
40.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11003 ranks nationally
Elmont, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$124,115 Top 8% higher than 92% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,599housing units
12,599
Total Housing Units
12,036
Occupied Units
563
Vacant Units
3.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$599,000
Median Home Value
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$2,201
Median Rent
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
315
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+215%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11003 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 232 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 252 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 283 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 297 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 315 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 710 business establishments in ZIP 11003, employing approximately 6,119 people with a combined annual payroll of $291,194,000.
710
Businesses
6,119
Employees
$291.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 104 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 96 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 47 | 6.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 44 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 41 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 2.4% |
| Information | 11 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11003 vs 11001 →
ZIP 11003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11003
Elmont (11003)
41,356 residents
- 11580
Valley Stream (11580)
40,113 residents
- 11412
Saint Albans (11412)
34,882 residents
- 11001
Floral Park (11001)
26,883 residents
- 11429
Queens Village (11429)
25,105 residents
- 11010
Franklin Square (11010)
23,821 residents
- 11581
Valley Stream (11581)
20,844 residents
- 11428
Queens Village (11428)
19,168 residents
- 11411
Cambria Heights (11411)
18,556 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11003 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11001
Floral Park (11001)
$150,000 median income
- 11010
Franklin Square (11010)
$142,321 median income
- 11581
Valley Stream (11581)
$142,233 median income
- 11580
Valley Stream (11580)
$137,402 median income
- 11003
Elmont (11003)
$124,115 median income
- 11411
Cambria Heights (11411)
$116,458 median income
- 11004
Glen Oaks (11004)
$115,360 median income
- 11426
Bellerose (11426)
$103,533 median income
- 11429
Queens Village (11429)
$102,880 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11003 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11001 | Floral Park, NY | 26,883 | 1.5 mi |
| 11580 | Valley Stream, NY | 40,113 | 1.8 mi |
| 11010 | Franklin Square, NY | 23,821 | 1.7 mi |
| 11411 | Cambria Heights, NY | 18,556 | 1.6 mi |
| 11429 | Queens Village, NY | 25,105 | 1.7 mi |
| 11004 | Glen Oaks, NY | 14,016 | 3.1 mi |
| 11426 | Bellerose, NY | 17,590 | 2.5 mi |
| 11428 | Queens Village, NY | 19,168 | 2.3 mi |
| 11412 | Saint Albans, NY | 34,882 | 2.7 mi |
| 11581 | Valley Stream, NY | 20,844 | 3.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11003, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (41,356 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 11003 in?
ZIP code 11003 (Elmont) is located in Nassau County, New York. Nassau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nassau-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 11003?
ZIP code 11003 in Elmont, NY has a population of 41,356 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11003?
The median household income in ZIP 11003 is $124,115, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11003?
The median home value in ZIP 11003 is $599,000, which is 115% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11003 is African American at 39.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11003?
ZIP code 11003 has 710 business establishments employing approximately 6,119 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11003 are: Retail trade (104), Construction (96), Other services (except public administration) (84). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11003?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11003 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11003?
In ZIP code 11003, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 11003?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11003 is 40.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11003?
In ZIP code 11003, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11003 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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