Freeport, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11520
Nassau County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 43,341
- 3,335/sq mi High-density area
- $121,748
- Median income Above-median income area
- $506,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Freeport pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,335
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11520 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 11520 (Freeport, NY) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 282.5 in 2023 to 299.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11520 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Freeport, Nassau County, New York, with 43,341 residents across 13.0 square miles, a density of 3,335 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11520 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,748 (32% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,562. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $506,100 (34% above the average New York ZIP), while 71.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,077.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nassau County, so 11520 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 11520
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Freeport, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11520.
- Construction
Construction
179 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
178 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
173 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
152 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
125 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 11520, Freeport, 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
43,341
Population
13.0
Area (sq mi)
3,335
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11520?
39.8
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
37.1%
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?
$121,748
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$45,562
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
35.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11520 ranks nationally
Freeport, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$121,748 Top 9% higher than 91% of 30,318 US 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
14,969housing units
14,969
Total Housing Units
14,117
Occupied Units
852
Vacant Units
3.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$506,100
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$2,077
Median Rent
1954
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
299
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+199%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11520 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 211 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 237 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 264 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 282 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 299 |
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 1,338 business establishments in ZIP 11520, employing approximately 13,634 people with a combined annual payroll of $691,759,000.
1,338
Businesses
13,634
Employees
$691.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 179 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 178 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 173 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 152 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 125 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 116 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 101 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 80 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 56 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 45 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 12 | 0.9% |
| Information | 10 | 0.8% |
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 11520 vs 11510 →
ZIP 11520 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11520
Freeport (11520)
43,341 residents
- 11566
Merrick (11566)
35,321 residents
- 11710
Bellmore (11710)
34,496 residents
- 11510
Baldwin (11510)
33,048 residents
- 11793
Wantagh (11793)
32,298 residents
- 11572
Oceanside (11572)
30,574 residents
- 11570
Rockville Centre (11570)
26,646 residents
- 11553
Uniondale (11553)
26,034 residents
- 11575 16,272
Roosevelt (11575)
16,272 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11520 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11520 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11566
Merrick (11566)
$177,079 median income
- 11710
Bellmore (11710)
$173,054 median income
- 11793
Wantagh (11793)
$167,068 median income
- 11570
Rockville Centre (11570)
$157,163 median income
- 11572
Oceanside (11572)
$148,790 median income
- 11510
Baldwin (11510)
$147,319 median income
- 11575
Roosevelt (11575)
$126,146 median income
- 11520
Freeport (11520)
$121,748 median income
- 11553
Uniondale (11553)
$121,127 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11520 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11510 | Baldwin, NY | 33,048 | 1.3 mi |
| 11575 | Roosevelt, NY | 16,272 | 2.1 mi |
| 11566 | Merrick, NY | 35,321 | 1.8 mi |
| 11569 | Point Lookout, NY | 1,398 | 4.2 mi |
| 11553 | Uniondale, NY | 26,034 | 3.9 mi |
| 11793 | Wantagh, NY | 32,298 | 3.6 mi |
| 11556 | Uniondale, NY | 17 | 4.8 mi |
| 11570 | Rockville Centre, NY | 26,646 | 3.1 mi |
| 11572 | Oceanside, NY | 30,574 | 3.1 mi |
| 11710 | Bellmore, NY | 34,496 | 3.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11520, 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 (43,341 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 11520 in?
ZIP code 11520 (Freeport) 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 11520?
ZIP code 11520 in Freeport, NY has a population of 43,341 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11520?
The median household income in ZIP 11520 is $121,748, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11520?
The median home value in ZIP 11520 is $506,100, which is 82% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11520?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11520 is African American at 33.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11520?
ZIP code 11520 has 1,338 business establishments employing approximately 13,634 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11520?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11520 are: Construction (179), Health care and social assistance (178), Retail trade (173). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11520?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11520 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 11520?
In ZIP code 11520, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% 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 11520?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11520 is 35.6 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 11520?
In ZIP code 11520, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11520?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11520 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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