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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
$182,528
Median income
$1,101,100
Median home value
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $121,986. Poverty here runs at 2.0%, with unemployment measured at 2.4%. Median home value sits at $1,101,100 (191% above the state average), median rent at $2,350 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.5%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Nassau County, letting you compare 11545 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 11545

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Head, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11545.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 11545?

47.4

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

15.6%

Foreign-Born

White 80.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 8.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

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

$121,986

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

34.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11545 ranks nationally

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

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

$182,528 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,756

Total Housing Units

4,503

Occupied Units

253

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.5%
Renter 10.5%

$1,101,100

Median Home Value

+191% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11545 ranks #4 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 11545 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 11545 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Nassau County

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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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.