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Inwood, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11096

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

8,344
2,608/sq mi
$93,421
Median income
$655,500
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Inwood pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
2,608
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11096 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11096 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Inwood, Nassau County, New York, home to 8,344 residents across 3.2 square miles, a density of 2,608 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11096 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,421 (1% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $33,506. Poverty here runs at 15.1%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $655,500 (73% above the state average) with median rent at $1,992 per month, and 51.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 11096 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Nassau County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 11096

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Inwood, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11096.

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 11096, Inwood, 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

8,344

Population

3.2

Area (sq mi)

2,608

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11096?

32.5

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

40.1%

Foreign-Born

White 29.7%
African American 12.5%
Asian 7.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 52.7%

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?

$93,421

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$33,506

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

35.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11096 ranks nationally

Inwood, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,421 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,861

Total Housing Units

2,644

Occupied Units

217

Vacant Units

3.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.5%
Renter 48.5%

$655,500

Median Home Value

+73% vs state

$1,992

Median Rent

1947

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

-9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

382

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+282%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11096 have decreased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +282% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 302
2021 -0.6% 300
2022 +33.8% 401
2023 +5.4% 423
2024 -9.6% 382

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 366 business establishments in ZIP 11096, employing approximately 3,707 people with a combined annual payroll of $234,676,000.

366

Businesses

3,707

Employees

$234.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 54 14.8%
Construction 51 13.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 36 9.8%
Transportation and warehousing 31 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 27 7.4%
Wholesale trade 22 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 19 5.2%
Manufacturing 17 4.6%
Finance and insurance 6 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%
Information 3 0.8%
Educational services 3 0.8%

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 11096 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 11096 ranks #7 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 11096 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 11096 ranks #8 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
11691 Far Rockaway, NY 60,035 1.4 mi
11516 Cedarhurst, NY 7,556 1.4 mi
11559 Lawrence, NY 8,176 2.1 mi
11413 Springfield Gardens, NY 38,912 3.4 mi
11598 Woodmere, NY 13,328 2.3 mi
11422 Rosedale, NY 30,425 2.8 mi
11509 Atlantic Beach, NY 2,653 2.6 mi
11430 Jamaica, NY 184 2.5 mi
11692 Arverne, NY 18,540 2.8 mi
11581 Valley Stream, NY 20,844 2.8 mi

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Pop: 56,435
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Pop: 53,804
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Pop: 45,768
11520 standard
Freeport, NY
Pop: 43,341
11756 standard
Levittown, NY
Pop: 42,791
11003 standard
Elmont, NY
Pop: 41,356

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11096 in? ▼
ZIP code 11096 (Inwood) 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 11096? ▼
ZIP code 11096 in Inwood, NY has a population of 8,344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11096? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11096 is $93,421, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11096? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11096 is $655,500, which is 136% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11096? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11096 is White at 29.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11096? ▼
ZIP code 11096 has 366 business establishments employing approximately 3,707 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11096? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11096 are: Retail trade (54), Construction (51), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (51). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11096? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11096 decreased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 282%. 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 11096? ▼
In ZIP code 11096, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 11096? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11096 is 35.1 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 11096? ▼
In ZIP code 11096, approximately 51.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11096? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11096 is 15.1% 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.