ZIP Code 11050
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Port Washington · Nassau County · New York
- Population
- 30,171
- Median income
- $154,225
- Median home value
- $1,035,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 68.7%
- Land area
- 25.9 sq mi
1,166/sq mi
▲ 102% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 272% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.3
New York
ZIP code 11050 in Port Washington, New York has a population of 30,171. The median household income is $154,225, which is 102% above the national average. Median home value is $1,035,400, 272% above the US average. 68.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11050 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.9 square miles in Port Washington, Nassau County, New York. The area is home to 30,171 residents, producing a population density of 1,166 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 11050 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11050 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $1,035,400 (174% above the state average) with median rent at $2,727 per month, and 68.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11050 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 68.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11050 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 11050
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$86,008
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
36.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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