ZIP Code 11003
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Elmont · Nassau County · New York
- Population
- 41,356
- Median income
- $124,115
- Median home value
- $599,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.7%
- Land area
- 10.8 sq mi
3,846/sq mi
▲ 63% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 115% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
New York
ZIP code 11003 in Elmont, New York has a population of 41,356. The median household income is $124,115, which is 63% above the national average. Median home value is $599,000, 115% above the US average. 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11003 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.8 square miles in Elmont, Nassau County, New York. The area is home to 41,356 residents, producing a population density of 3,846 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 11003 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11003 sits at $124,115 (34% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $40,696. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $599,000 (58% above the state average) with median rent at $2,201 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11003 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11003 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 11003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$40,696
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
40.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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