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 High-density area
- $117,052
- Median income Above-median income area
- $588,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11518 (East Rockaway, NY) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 258.7 in 2023 to 275.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,039. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.6% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $588,100 (55% above the average New York ZIP), while 82.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,499.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nassau County, so 11518 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 11518?
41.6
Median Age
41.8%
Male
58.2%
Female
14.8%
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?
$117,052
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$66,039
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
40.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11518 ranks among New York ZIPs
East Rockaway, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$117,052 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,280housing units
4,280
Total Housing Units
3,991
Occupied Units
289
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$588,100
Median Home Value
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11518 vs 11557 →
ZIP 11518 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11561
Long Beach (11561)
37,280 residents
- 11572
Oceanside (11572)
30,574 residents
- 11570
Rockville Centre (11570)
26,646 residents
- 11552
West Hempstead (11552)
23,616 residents
- 11563
Lynbrook (11563)
22,666 residents
- 11581
Valley Stream (11581)
20,844 residents
- 11598 13,328
Woodmere (11598)
13,328 residents
- 11518 10,549
East Rockaway (11518)
10,549 residents
- 11565 8,690
Malverne (11565)
8,690 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11518 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11518 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11598
Woodmere (11598)
$190,074 median income
- 11557
Hewlett (11557)
$176,274 median income
- 11570
Rockville Centre (11570)
$157,163 median income
- 11552
West Hempstead (11552)
$155,154 median income
- 11572
Oceanside (11572)
$148,790 median income
- 11565
Malverne (11565)
$148,049 median income
- 11581
Valley Stream (11581)
$142,233 median income
- 11561
Long Beach (11561)
$141,629 median income
- 11563
Lynbrook (11563)
$136,887 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11518, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,549 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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