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Great Neck, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11020

Nassau County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,914
1,163/sq mi
$167,148
Median income
$1,132,200
Median home value
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Great Neck pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
1,163
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11020 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11020 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Great Neck, Nassau County, New York, home to 5,914 residents across 5.1 square miles, a density of 1,163 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11020 skews affluent, with a median household income of $167,148 (81% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $74,541. Local economic indicators show a 8.6% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $1,132,200 for a typical home value (199% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,855 a month; 86.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11020 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 11020

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Great Neck, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11020.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 11020, Great Neck, 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

5,914

Population

5.1

Area (sq mi)

1,163

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11020?

44.6

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

30.5%

Foreign-Born

White 39.9%
African American 11.9%
Asian 45.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$167,148

Median Household Income

+81% vs state

$74,541

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

36.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11020 ranks nationally

Great Neck, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$167,148 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 80.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,831

Total Housing Units

1,707

Occupied Units

124

Vacant Units

3.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$1,132,200

Median Home Value

+199% vs state

$2,855

Median Rent

1955

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

-14.0%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11020 have decreased 14.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -5.1% 231
2021 +0.6% 232
2022 +12.4% 261
2023 +18.0% 308
2024 -14.0% 265

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 175 business establishments in ZIP 11020, employing approximately 704 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,411,000.

175

Businesses

704

Employees

$37.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 18.9%
Health care and social assistance 28 16.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 12.0%
Retail trade 18 10.3%
Wholesale trade 15 8.6%
Construction 13 7.4%
Finance and insurance 11 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 10 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.3%
Information 4 2.3%
Educational services 4 2.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 11020 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11020 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 11020 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
11005 Floral Park, NY 1,806 1.0 mi
11004 Glen Oaks, NY 14,016 1.7 mi
11042 New Hyde Park, NY 520 1.2 mi
11021 Great Neck, NY 17,729 1.4 mi
11363 Little Neck, NY 6,988 1.8 mi
11362 Little Neck, NY 17,823 1.6 mi
11426 Bellerose, NY 17,590 2.4 mi
11030 Manhasset, NY 17,962 2.0 mi
11023 Great Neck, NY 9,027 2.2 mi
11001 Floral Park, NY 26,883 3.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11020 in? ▼
ZIP code 11020 (Great Neck) 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 11020? ▼
ZIP code 11020 in Great Neck, NY has a population of 5,914 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11020? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11020 is $167,148, which is 119% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11020? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11020 is $1,132,200, which is 307% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11020? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11020 is Asian at 45.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11020? ▼
ZIP code 11020 has 175 business establishments employing approximately 704 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11020? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11020 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (33), Health care and social assistance (28), Real estate and rental and leasing (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11020? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11020 decreased by 14.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 11020? ▼
In ZIP code 11020, 80.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.2% 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 11020? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11020 is 36.0 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 11020? ▼
In ZIP code 11020, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11020? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11020 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.