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East Rockaway, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11518

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

10,549
2,964/sq mi
$117,052
Median income
$588,100
Median home value
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
2,964
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11518 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11518 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Rockaway, Nassau County, New York, home to 10,549 residents across 3.6 square miles, a density of 2,964 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11518 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,052 (27% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $66,039. Poverty here runs at 2.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $588,100 (55% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,499 monthly, and 82.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 40 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 11518, plus 6 more within Nassau County, give a clearer read than the 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 11518

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Rockaway, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11518.

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 11518, East Rockaway, 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

10,549

Population

3.6

Area (sq mi)

2,964

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11518?

41.6

Median Age

41.8%

Male

58.2%

Female

14.8%

Foreign-Born

White 80.5%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%

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?

$117,052

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$66,039

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

40.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11518 ranks nationally

East Rockaway, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$117,052 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,280

Total Housing Units

3,991

Occupied Units

289

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.8%
Renter 17.2%

$588,100

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$2,499

Median Rent

1950

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

275

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+175%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11518 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 213
2021 +7.2% 229
2022 +7.3% 246
2023 +5.3% 259
2024 +6.5% 275

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 240 business establishments in ZIP 11518, employing approximately 1,450 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,865,000.

240

Businesses

1,450

Employees

$68.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 40 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 29 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 28 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 10.4%
Retail trade 21 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 21 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 5.0%
Finance and insurance 11 4.6%
Wholesale trade 10 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 9 3.8%
Educational services 7 2.9%
Manufacturing 5 2.1%
Information 3 1.3%

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 11518 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 11518 ranks #8 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 11518 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 11518 ranks #null 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
11557 Hewlett, NY 7,823 1.3 mi
11563 Lynbrook, NY 22,666 1.4 mi
11572 Oceanside, NY 30,574 1.6 mi
11565 Malverne, NY 8,690 2.6 mi
11558 Island Park, NY 8,370 2.4 mi
11598 Woodmere, NY 13,328 2.4 mi
11570 Rockville Centre, NY 26,646 2.4 mi
11581 Valley Stream, NY 20,844 2.8 mi
11561 Long Beach, NY 37,280 3.5 mi
11552 West Hempstead, NY 23,616 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 East Rockaway, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11518 in? ▼
ZIP code 11518 (East Rockaway) 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 11518? ▼
ZIP code 11518 in East Rockaway, NY has a population of 10,549 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11518? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11518 is $117,052, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11518? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11518 is $588,100, which is 111% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11518? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11518 is White at 80.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11518? ▼
ZIP code 11518 has 240 business establishments employing approximately 1,450 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11518? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11518 are: Construction (40), Accommodation and food services (29), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11518? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11518 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 11518? ▼
In ZIP code 11518, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.2% 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 11518? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11518 is 40.3 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 11518? ▼
In ZIP code 11518, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11518? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11518 is 2.6% 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.