PlainZIP

Glen Cove, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11542

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

27,633
1,602/sq mi
$93,242
Median income
$702,400
Median home value
42.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Glen Cove pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
1,602
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11542 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11542 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glen Cove, Nassau County, New York, with 27,633 residents across 17.3 square miles, a density of 1,602 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11542 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,242 (1% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $50,683. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. The typical home here is valued at $702,400 (86% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,401 monthly, and 51.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11542 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 11542

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Cove, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11542.

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 11542, Glen Cove, 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

27,633

Population

17.3

Area (sq mi)

1,602

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11542?

43.8

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

29.0%

Foreign-Born

White 58.0%
African American 5.0%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%

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?

$93,242

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$50,683

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11542 ranks nationally

Glen Cove, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,242 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 68.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.5%

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

What does housing look like?

11,739

Total Housing Units

11,339

Occupied Units

400

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.8%
Renter 48.2%

$702,400

Median Home Value

+86% vs state

$2,401

Median Rent

1960

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11542 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 184
2021 +9.7% 202
2022 +11.1% 225
2023 +0.7% 226
2024 +7.7% 244

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 941 business establishments in ZIP 11542, employing approximately 8,300 people with a combined annual payroll of $541,581,000.

941

Businesses

8,300

Employees

$541.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 133 14.1%
Construction 129 13.7%
Retail trade 102 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 102 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 96 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 93 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 90 9.6%
Wholesale trade 49 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 3.8%
Finance and insurance 30 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 2.2%
Manufacturing 16 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.4%
Information 12 1.3%
Educational services 12 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.6%

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 11542 vs 11579 →

ZIP 11542 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 11542 ranks #2 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 11542 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 11542 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
11579 Sea Cliff, NY 5,055 2.0 mi
11560 Locust Valley, NY 6,464 2.1 mi
11547 Glenwood Landing, NY 793 2.9 mi
11548 Greenvale, NY 2,780 4.1 mi
11765 Mill Neck, NY 737 3.8 mi
11545 Glen Head, NY 12,065 3.7 mi
11576 Roslyn, NY 12,366 5.1 mi
11050 Port Washington, NY 30,171 3.9 mi
11577 Roslyn Heights, NY 12,337 6.1 mi
11709 Bayville, NY 6,669 4.4 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11542 in? ▼
ZIP code 11542 (Glen Cove) 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 11542? ▼
ZIP code 11542 in Glen Cove, NY has a population of 27,633 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11542? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11542 is $93,242, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11542? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11542 is $702,400, which is 153% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11542? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11542 is White at 58.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11542? ▼
ZIP code 11542 has 941 business establishments employing approximately 8,300 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11542? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11542 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (133), Construction (129), Retail trade (102). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11542? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11542 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 11542? ▼
In ZIP code 11542, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.5% 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 11542? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11542 is 29.2 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 11542? ▼
In ZIP code 11542, approximately 51.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11542? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11542 is 13.1% 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.