ZIP Code 11509
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Atlantic Beach · Nassau County · New York
- Population
- 2,653
- Median income
- $168,537
- Median home value
- $994,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 64.1%
- Land area
- 2.2 sq mi
1,216/sq mi
▲ 121% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 258% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 60.9
New York
ZIP code 11509 in Atlantic Beach, New York has a population of 2,653. The median household income is $168,537, which is 121% above the national average. Median home value is $994,800, 258% above the US average. 64.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11509 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.2 square miles in Atlantic Beach, Nassau County, New York. The area is home to 2,653 residents, producing a population density of 1,216 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 11509 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11509 sits at $168,537 (82% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $114,121. The poverty rate stands at 2.1% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 11509 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.9, and the average commute is 47 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11509 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 11509
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11509.
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 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 11509, Atlantic Beach, 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
2,653
Population
2.2
Area (sq mi)
1,216
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11509?
60.9
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
7.9%
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?
$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
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?
1,172
Total Housing Units
792
Occupied Units
380
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11509 vs 11559 →
| 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 |
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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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