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Atlantic Beach, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11509

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

2,653
1,216/sq mi
$168,537
Median income
$994,800
Median home value
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
1,216
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11509 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11509 covers 2.2 square miles in Atlantic Beach, Nassau County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,653 residents on file, a density of 1,216 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11509 skews affluent, with a median household income of $168,537 (82% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $114,121. Poverty here runs at 2.1%, with unemployment measured at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $994,800 (163% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.9, and the average commute is 47 minutes. To put 11509 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 11509

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atlantic Beach, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11509.

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 11509, Atlantic Beach, 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

2,653

Population

2.2

Area (sq mi)

1,216

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11509?

60.9

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$168,537

Median Household Income

+82% vs state

$114,121

Per Capita Income

2.1%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

46.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11509 ranks nationally

Atlantic Beach, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$168,537 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 82.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,172

Total Housing Units

792

Occupied Units

380

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.3%
Renter 11.7%

$994,800

Median Home Value

+163% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

1963

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

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11509 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +9.8% 202
2020 +0.5% 203
2021 +9.2% 222
2022 +8.5% 241
2024 – 264

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 80 business establishments in ZIP 11509, employing approximately 497 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,673,000.

80

Businesses

497

Employees

$35.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 15.0%
Accommodation and food services 12 15.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 13.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 8.8%
Retail trade 6 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 6 7.5%
Wholesale trade 5 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 5 6.3%
Construction 4 5.0%
Finance and insurance 3 3.8%

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 11509 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 11509 ranks #0 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 11509 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 11509 ranks #3 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
11559 Lawrence, NY 8,176 1.4 mi
11516 Cedarhurst, NY 7,556 2.6 mi
11691 Far Rockaway, NY 60,035 1.9 mi
11096 Inwood, NY 8,344 2.6 mi
11598 Woodmere, NY 13,328 3.0 mi
11692 Arverne, NY 18,540 3.4 mi
11581 Valley Stream, NY 20,844 4.4 mi
11422 Rosedale, NY 30,425 5.0 mi
11561 Long Beach, NY 37,280 4.2 mi
11557 Hewlett, NY 7,823 3.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nassau County

11550 standard
Hempstead, NY
Pop: 56,435
11758 standard
Massapequa, NY
Pop: 53,804
11590 standard
Westbury, NY
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

Nassau County Atlantic Beach, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11509 in? ▼
ZIP code 11509 (Atlantic Beach) 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 11509? ▼
ZIP code 11509 in Atlantic Beach, NY has a population of 2,653 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11509? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11509 is $168,537, which is 121% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11509? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11509 is $994,800, which is 258% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11509? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11509 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11509? ▼
ZIP code 11509 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 497 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11509? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11509 are: Arts, entertainment, and recreation (12), Accommodation and food services (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11509? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11509 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 11509? ▼
In ZIP code 11509, 82.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.1% 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 11509? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11509 is 46.9 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 11509? ▼
In ZIP code 11509, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11509? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11509 is 2.1% 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.