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 High-density area
- $120,230
- Median income Above-median income area
- $662,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.9%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11021 (Great Neck, NY) fell -5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.3 in 2023 to 209.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $85,408. The poverty rate is 7.5%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $662,000 (75% above the average New York ZIP), while 70.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,188.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nassau County, so 11021 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 11021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Great Neck, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11021.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
368 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
334 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
276 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
175 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
172 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 11021?
46.1
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
37.2%
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?
$120,230
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$85,408
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
37.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11021 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)
$120,230 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
8,699housing units
8,699
Total Housing Units
8,165
Occupied Units
534
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$662,000
Median Home Value
+75% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11021 vs 11023 →
ZIP 11021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
Great Neck (11023)
9,027 residents
- 11024
Great Neck (11024)
8,002 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 11021 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11021 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
- 11024
Great Neck (11024)
$175,300 median income
- 11020
Great Neck (11020)
$167,148 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 11021 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11021, 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 (17,729 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 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.
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