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Great Neck, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11021

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

17,729
2,932/sq mi
$120,230
Median income
$662,000
Median home value
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
2,932
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11021 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11021 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Great Neck, Nassau County, New York, home to 17,729 residents across 6.0 square miles, a density of 2,932 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11021 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,230 (30% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $85,408. Poverty here runs at 7.5%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. Housing costs here run $662,000 for a typical home value (75% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,188 a month; 70.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11021 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 11021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Great Neck, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11021.

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 11021, 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

17,729

Population

6.0

Area (sq mi)

2,932

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11021?

46.1

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

37.2%

Foreign-Born

White 53.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 33.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

$120,230

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$85,408

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

37.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11021 ranks nationally

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

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

$120,230 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 77.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,699

Total Housing Units

8,165

Occupied Units

534

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$662,000

Median Home Value

+75% vs state

$2,188

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

-5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11021 have decreased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 188
2021 +2.4% 193
2022 +6.3% 205
2023 +8.0% 221
2024 -5.2% 210

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 1,950 business establishments in ZIP 11021, employing approximately 15,316 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,230,629,000.

1,950

Businesses

15,316

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Real estate and rental and leasing 368 18.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 334 17.1%
Health care and social assistance 276 14.2%
Wholesale trade 175 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 172 8.8%
Finance and insurance 137 7.0%
Retail trade 126 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 86 4.4%
Construction 73 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 59 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 38 1.9%
Information 31 1.6%
Educational services 26 1.3%
Manufacturing 24 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.3%

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 11021 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 11021 ranks #3 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 11021 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 11021 ranks #7 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
11023 Great Neck, NY 9,027 0.9 mi
11363 Little Neck, NY 6,988 1.3 mi
11020 Great Neck, NY 5,914 1.4 mi
11362 Little Neck, NY 17,823 2.1 mi
11024 Great Neck, NY 8,002 2.2 mi
11005 Floral Park, NY 1,806 2.2 mi
11030 Manhasset, NY 17,962 2.2 mi
11359 Bayside, NY 0 2.5 mi
11426 Bellerose, NY 17,590 3.5 mi
11004 Glen Oaks, NY 14,016 2.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11021 in? ▼
ZIP code 11021 (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 11021? ▼
ZIP code 11021 in Great Neck, NY has a population of 17,729 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11021? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11021 is $120,230, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11021? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11021 is $662,000, which is 138% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11021? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11021 is White at 53.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11021? ▼
ZIP code 11021 has 1,950 business establishments employing approximately 15,316 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11021? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11021 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (368), Professional, scientific, and technical services (334), Health care and social assistance (276). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11021? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11021 decreased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 11021? ▼
In ZIP code 11021, 77.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.9% 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 11021? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11021 is 37.8 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 11021? ▼
In ZIP code 11021, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11021? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11021 is 7.5% 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.