Glen Head, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11545
Nassau County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,065
- 406/sq mi High-density area
- $182,528
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,101,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glen Head pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 406
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11545 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 11545 (Glen Head, NY) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.9 in 2023 to 243.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11545 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glen Head, Nassau County, New York, home to 12,065 residents across 29.7 square miles, a density of 406 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11545 skews affluent, with a median household income of $182,528 (97% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $121,986. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.0% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,101,100 (191% above the average New York ZIP), while 89.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,350.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, 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 11545 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 11545
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Head, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11545.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
75 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 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 11545, Glen Head, 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
12,065
Population
29.7
Area (sq mi)
406
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11545?
47.4
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
15.6%
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?
$182,528
Median Household Income
+97% vs state ZIP avg
$121,986
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
34.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11545 ranks among New York ZIPs
Glen Head, 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)
$182,528 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
4,756housing units
4,756
Total Housing Units
4,503
Occupied Units
253
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,101,100
Median Home Value
+191% vs state ZIP avg
$2,350
Median Rent
1961
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
+9.4%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11545 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.7% | 181 |
| 2021 | +5.7% | 192 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 217 |
| 2023 | +2.6% | 223 |
| 2024 | +9.4% | 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 430 business establishments in ZIP 11545, employing approximately 4,723 people with a combined annual payroll of $283,846,000.
430
Businesses
4,723
Employees
$283.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 75 | 17.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 42 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.9% |
| Information | 4 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.9% |
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 11545 vs 11548 →
ZIP 11545 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11590
Westbury (11590)
45,768 residents
- 11542
Glen Cove (11542)
27,633 residents
- 11791
Syosset (11791)
25,076 residents
- 11545 12,065
Glen Head (11545)
12,065 residents
- 11753 12,014
Jericho (11753)
12,014 residents
- 11560 6,464
Locust Valley (11560)
6,464 residents
- 11579 5,055
Sea Cliff (11579)
5,055 residents
- 11568 4,555
Old Westbury (11568)
4,555 residents
- 11732 3,430
East Norwich (11732)
3,430 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11545 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11545 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11568
Old Westbury (11568)
$250,000 median income
- 11791
Syosset (11791)
$202,962 median income
- 11579
Sea Cliff (11579)
$193,590 median income
- 11545
Glen Head (11545)
$182,528 median income
- 11753
Jericho (11753)
$175,781 median income
- 11560
Locust Valley (11560)
$163,750 median income
- 11590
Westbury (11590)
$152,960 median income
- 11732
East Norwich (11732)
$148,965 median income
- 11548
Greenvale (11548)
$122,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11545 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11548 | Greenvale, NY | 2,780 | 1.3 mi |
| 11568 | Old Westbury, NY | 4,555 | 2.8 mi |
| 11560 | Locust Valley, NY | 6,464 | 3.7 mi |
| 11547 | Glenwood Landing, NY | 793 | 2.9 mi |
| 11732 | East Norwich, NY | 3,430 | 3.0 mi |
| 11579 | Sea Cliff, NY | 5,055 | 3.1 mi |
| 11542 | Glen Cove, NY | 27,633 | 3.7 mi |
| 11753 | Jericho, NY | 12,014 | 3.6 mi |
| 11791 | Syosset, NY | 25,076 | 4.4 mi |
| 11590 | Westbury, NY | 45,768 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11545, 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 (12,065 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 11545 in?
ZIP code 11545 (Glen Head) 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 11545?
ZIP code 11545 in Glen Head, NY has a population of 12,065 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11545?
The median household income in ZIP 11545 is $182,528, which is 139% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11545?
The median home value in ZIP 11545 is $1,101,100, which is 296% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11545?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11545 is White at 80.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11545?
ZIP code 11545 has 430 business establishments employing approximately 4,723 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11545?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11545 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (75), Health care and social assistance (49), Construction (42). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11545?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11545 increased by 9.4% 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 11545?
In ZIP code 11545, 79.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.2% 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 11545?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11545 is 34.9 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 11545?
In ZIP code 11545, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11545?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11545 is 2.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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