Garden City, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11530
Nassau County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,273
- 1,485/sq mi High-density area
- $228,143
- Median income Above-median income area
- $994,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Garden City pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,485
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11530 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 11530 (Garden City, NY) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.2 in 2023 to 257.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11530 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Garden City, Nassau County, New York, with 27,273 residents across 18.4 square miles, a density of 1,485 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11530 skews affluent, with a median household income of $228,143 (147% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $97,734. The poverty rate is 3.4%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $994,300 (163% above the average New York ZIP), while 89.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nassau County, so 11530 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 11530
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Garden City, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11530.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
580 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
301 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
253 establishments
- Finance and insurance 214
Finance and insurance
214 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 148
Accommodation and food services
148 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 11530, Garden City, 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
27,273
Population
18.4
Area (sq mi)
1,485
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11530?
41.6
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
11.5%
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?
$228,143
Median Household Income
+147% vs state ZIP avg
$97,734
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
35.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11530 ranks among New York ZIPs
Garden City, 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)
$228,143 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
10,058housing units
10,058
Total Housing Units
9,512
Occupied Units
546
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$994,300
Median Home Value
+163% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1951
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11530 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 194 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 208 |
| 2022 | +4.2% | 217 |
| 2023 | +13.5% | 246 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 257 |
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 2,145 business establishments in ZIP 11530, employing approximately 35,781 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,501,096,000.
2,145
Businesses
35,781
Employees
$2.5B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 580 | 27.0% |
| Retail trade | 301 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 253 | 11.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 214 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 148 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 136 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 99 | 4.6% |
| Construction | 80 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 80 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 70 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 45 | 2.1% |
| Information | 41 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 21 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 20 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.2% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.1% |
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 11530 vs 11501 →
ZIP 11530 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11550
Hempstead (11550)
56,435 residents
- 11040
New Hyde Park (11040)
40,782 residents
- 11530
Garden City (11530)
27,273 residents
- 11552
West Hempstead (11552)
23,616 residents
- 11501 19,148
Mineola (11501)
19,148 residents
- 11577 12,337
Roslyn Heights (11577)
12,337 residents
- 11596 10,480
Williston Park (11596)
10,480 residents
- 11507 7,406
Albertson (11507)
7,406 residents
- 11514 4,673
Carle Place (11514)
4,673 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11530 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11530 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11530
Garden City (11530)
$228,143 median income
- 11577
Roslyn Heights (11577)
$182,674 median income
- 11507
Albertson (11507)
$164,028 median income
- 11596
Williston Park (11596)
$163,833 median income
- 11552
West Hempstead (11552)
$155,154 median income
- 11040
New Hyde Park (11040)
$154,696 median income
- 11514
Carle Place (11514)
$151,964 median income
- 11501
Mineola (11501)
$137,665 median income
- 11550
Hempstead (11550)
$92,677 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11530 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11501 | Mineola, NY | 19,148 | 1.3 mi |
| 11596 | Williston Park, NY | 10,480 | 2.3 mi |
| 11550 | Hempstead, NY | 56,435 | 2.0 mi |
| 11549 | Hempstead, NY | 2,922 | 1.9 mi |
| 11514 | Carle Place, NY | 4,673 | 2.0 mi |
| 11552 | West Hempstead, NY | 23,616 | 2.5 mi |
| 11577 | Roslyn Heights, NY | 12,337 | 3.9 mi |
| 11507 | Albertson, NY | 7,406 | 3.1 mi |
| 11040 | New Hyde Park, NY | 40,782 | 2.6 mi |
| 11556 | Uniondale, NY | 17 | 2.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11530, 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 (27,273 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 11530 in?
ZIP code 11530 (Garden City) 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 11530?
ZIP code 11530 in Garden City, NY has a population of 27,273 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11530?
The median household income in ZIP 11530 is $228,143, which is 199% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11530?
The median home value in ZIP 11530 is $994,300, which is 257% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11530?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11530 is White at 80.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11530?
ZIP code 11530 has 2,145 business establishments employing approximately 35,781 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11530?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11530 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (580), Retail trade (301), Health care and social assistance (253). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11530?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11530 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 11530?
In ZIP code 11530, 81.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.9% 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 11530?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11530 is 35.4 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 11530?
In ZIP code 11530, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11530?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11530 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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