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 High-density area
- $167,148
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,132,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11020 (Great Neck, NY) fell -14.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 308.0 in 2023 to 264.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $74,541. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,132,200 (199% above the average New York ZIP), while 86.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,855.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nassau County, so 11020 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 11020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Great Neck, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11020.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
15 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 11020?
44.6
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
30.5%
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?
$167,148
Median Household Income
+81% vs state ZIP avg
$74,541
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
36.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11020 ranks among New York ZIPs
Great Neck, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$167,148 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,626 New York 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
1,831housing units
1,831
Total Housing Units
1,707
Occupied Units
124
Vacant Units
3.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,132,200
Median Home Value
+199% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11020 vs 11005 →
ZIP 11020 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11001
Floral Park (11001)
26,883 residents
- 11030
Manhasset (11030)
17,962 residents
- 11362
Little Neck (11362)
17,823 residents
- 11021
Great Neck (11021)
17,729 residents
- 11426
Bellerose (11426)
17,590 residents
- 11004
Glen Oaks (11004)
14,016 residents
- 11023 9,027
Great Neck (11023)
9,027 residents
- 11363 6,988
Little Neck (11363)
6,988 residents
- 11020 5,914
Great Neck (11020)
5,914 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11020 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11030
Manhasset (11030)
$234,966 median income
- 11020
Great Neck (11020)
$167,148 median income
- 11001
Floral Park (11001)
$150,000 median income
- 11023
Great Neck (11023)
$141,003 median income
- 11363
Little Neck (11363)
$125,015 median income
- 11362
Little Neck (11362)
$122,090 median income
- 11021
Great Neck (11021)
$120,230 median income
- 11004
Glen Oaks (11004)
$115,360 median income
- 11426
Bellerose (11426)
$103,533 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11020, 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 (5,914 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 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.
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