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 High-density area
- $93,242
- Median income Above-median income area
- $702,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11542 (Glen Cove, NY) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.3 in 2023 to 243.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,683. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $702,400 (86% above the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $2,401; 51.8% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nassau County, so 11542 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 11542
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Cove, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11542.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
133 establishments
- Construction
Construction
129 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
102 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 11542?
43.8
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
29.0%
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?
$93,242
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$50,683
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11542 ranks among New York ZIPs
Glen Cove, 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)
$93,242 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
11,739housing units
11,739
Total Housing Units
11,339
Occupied Units
400
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$702,400
Median Home Value
+86% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 11050
Port Washington (11050)
30,171 residents
- 11542
Glen Cove (11542)
27,633 residents
- 11576
Roslyn (11576)
12,366 residents
- 11577
Roslyn Heights (11577)
12,337 residents
- 11545 12,065
Glen Head (11545)
12,065 residents
- 11709 6,669
Bayville (11709)
6,669 residents
- 11560 6,464
Locust Valley (11560)
6,464 residents
- 11579 5,055
Sea Cliff (11579)
5,055 residents
- 11548 2,780
Greenvale (11548)
2,780 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11542 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11542 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11576
Roslyn (11576)
$216,250 median income
- 11765
Mill Neck (11765)
$196,902 median income
- 11579
Sea Cliff (11579)
$193,590 median income
- 11577
Roslyn Heights (11577)
$182,674 median income
- 11545
Glen Head (11545)
$182,528 median income
- 11560
Locust Valley (11560)
$163,750 median income
- 11050
Port Washington (11050)
$154,225 median income
- 11709
Bayville (11709)
$149,191 median income
- 11548
Greenvale (11548)
$122,250 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11542, 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 (27,633 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 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.
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