PlainZIP

Cedarhurst, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11516

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

7,556
3,336/sq mi
$104,331
Median income
$857,200
Median home value
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cedarhurst pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
3,336
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11516 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11516 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cedarhurst, Nassau County, New York, home to 7,556 residents across 2.3 square miles, a density of 3,336 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11516 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,331 (13% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $51,350. Poverty here runs at 5.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $857,200 (127% above the state average) with median rent at $2,214 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11516 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 11516

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cedarhurst, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11516.

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 11516, Cedarhurst, 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

7,556

Population

2.3

Area (sq mi)

3,336

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11516?

33.9

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

16.4%

Foreign-Born

White 79.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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?

$104,331

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$51,350

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

36.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11516 ranks nationally

Cedarhurst, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,331 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,329

Total Housing Units

3,207

Occupied Units

122

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$857,200

Median Home Value

+127% vs state

$2,214

Median Rent

1955

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

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

334

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+234%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11516 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +234% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 245
2021 +2.8% 251
2022 +17.8% 296
2023 +10.9% 328
2024 +1.7% 334

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 646 business establishments in ZIP 11516, employing approximately 3,466 people with a combined annual payroll of $196,547,000.

646

Businesses

3,466

Employees

$196.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 109 16.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 96 14.9%
Retail trade 92 14.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 73 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 60 9.3%
Finance and insurance 47 7.3%
Construction 35 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 5.3%
Accommodation and food services 34 5.3%
Wholesale trade 22 3.4%
Information 10 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.2%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Manufacturing 5 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 11516 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 11516 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 11516 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 11516 ranks #9 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
11598 Woodmere, NY 13,328 0.9 mi
11559 Lawrence, NY 8,176 1.4 mi
11096 Inwood, NY 8,344 1.4 mi
11581 Valley Stream, NY 20,844 1.9 mi
11509 Atlantic Beach, NY 2,653 2.6 mi
11422 Rosedale, NY 30,425 2.4 mi
11557 Hewlett, NY 7,823 2.0 mi
11691 Far Rockaway, NY 60,035 2.5 mi
11413 Springfield Gardens, NY 38,912 3.3 mi
11518 East Rockaway, NY 10,549 3.2 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 Cedarhurst, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11516 in? ▼
ZIP code 11516 (Cedarhurst) 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 11516? ▼
ZIP code 11516 in Cedarhurst, NY has a population of 7,556 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11516? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11516 is $104,331, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11516? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11516 is $857,200, which is 208% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11516? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11516 is White at 79.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11516? ▼
ZIP code 11516 has 646 business establishments employing approximately 3,466 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11516? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11516 are: Health care and social assistance (109), Professional, scientific, and technical services (96), Retail trade (92). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11516? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11516 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 234%. 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 11516? ▼
In ZIP code 11516, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.5% 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 11516? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11516 is 36.8 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 11516? ▼
In ZIP code 11516, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11516? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11516 is 5.2% 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.