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 High-density area
- $154,225
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,035,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11050 (Port Washington, NY) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.7 in 2023 to 266.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $86,008. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.4% and unemployment is 3.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,035,400 (174% above the average New York ZIP), while 68.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,727.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nassau County, so 11050 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 11050
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Washington, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11050.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
217 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
150 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
109 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
97 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 11050?
43.3
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
19.0%
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?
$154,225
Median Household Income
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
12,411housing units
12,411
Total Housing Units
11,637
Occupied Units
774
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,035,400
Median Home Value
+174% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11050 vs 11030 →
ZIP 11050 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11050
Port Washington (11050)
30,171 residents
- 11542
Glen Cove (11542)
27,633 residents
- 11030
Manhasset (11030)
17,962 residents
- 11021
Great Neck (11021)
17,729 residents
- 11576
Roslyn (11576)
12,366 residents
- 11023 9,027
Great Neck (11023)
9,027 residents
- 11024 8,002
Great Neck (11024)
8,002 residents
- 11020 5,914
Great Neck (11020)
5,914 residents
- 11579 5,055
Sea Cliff (11579)
5,055 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11050 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11050 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
- 11576
Roslyn (11576)
$216,250 median income
- 11579
Sea Cliff (11579)
$193,590 median income
- 11024
Great Neck (11024)
$175,300 median income
- 11020
Great Neck (11020)
$167,148 median income
- 11050
Port Washington (11050)
$154,225 median income
- 11023
Great Neck (11023)
$141,003 median income
- 11021
Great Neck (11021)
$120,230 median income
- 11547
Glenwood Landing (11547)
$95,972 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11050, 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 (30,171 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 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.
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