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Port Washington, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11050

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

30,171
1,166/sq mi
$154,225
Median income
$1,035,400
Median home value
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
1,166
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11050 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11050 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Port Washington, Nassau County, New York, with 30,171 residents across 25.9 square miles, a density of 1,166 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11050 skews affluent, with a median household income of $154,225 (67% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $86,008. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. Median home value sits at $1,035,400 (174% above the state average), median rent at $2,727 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.4%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 11050, plus 6 more within Nassau County, give a clearer read than the 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 11050

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Washington, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11050.

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 11050, Port Washington, 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

30,171

Population

25.9

Area (sq mi)

1,166

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11050?

43.3

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

19.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 12.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

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?

$154,225

Median Household Income

+67% vs state

$86,008

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

36.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11050 ranks nationally

Port Washington, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$154,225 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 81.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.7%

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

What does housing look like?

12,411

Total Housing Units

11,637

Occupied Units

774

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.4%
Renter 31.6%

$1,035,400

Median Home Value

+174% vs state

$2,727

Median Rent

1959

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11050 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 209
2021 +4.4% 218
2022 +7.0% 234
2023 +7.3% 251
2024 +6.2% 266

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 1,202 business establishments in ZIP 11050, employing approximately 15,110 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,177,122,000.

1,202

Businesses

15,110

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 217 18.1%
Other services (except public administration) 150 12.5%
Wholesale trade 109 9.1%
Retail trade 100 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 97 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 91 7.6%
Construction 82 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 81 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 69 5.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 48 4.0%
Finance and insurance 47 3.9%
Manufacturing 28 2.3%
Educational services 27 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 24 2.0%
Information 17 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 1.1%

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 11050 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 11050 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 11050 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 11050 ranks #6 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
11030 Manhasset, NY 17,962 3.1 mi
11579 Sea Cliff, NY 5,055 2.5 mi
11547 Glenwood Landing, NY 793 2.5 mi
11024 Great Neck, NY 8,002 3.1 mi
11023 Great Neck, NY 9,027 3.5 mi
11576 Roslyn, NY 12,366 3.6 mi
11042 New Hyde Park, NY 520 5.5 mi
11020 Great Neck, NY 5,914 4.8 mi
11021 Great Neck, NY 17,729 4.1 mi
11542 Glen Cove, NY 27,633 3.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11050 in? ▼
ZIP code 11050 (Port Washington) 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 11050? ▼
ZIP code 11050 in Port Washington, NY has a population of 30,171 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11050? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11050 is $154,225, which is 102% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11050? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11050 is $1,035,400, which is 272% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11050? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11050 is White at 67.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11050? ▼
ZIP code 11050 has 1,202 business establishments employing approximately 15,110 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11050? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11050 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (217), Other services (except public administration) (150), Wholesale trade (109). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11050? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11050 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 11050? ▼
In ZIP code 11050, 81.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.7% 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 11050? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11050 is 36.4 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 11050? ▼
In ZIP code 11050, approximately 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11050? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11050 is 4.4% 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.