ZIP Code 11549

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Hempstead · Nassau County · New York

Population
2,922

15,946/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
71.6%

Median age 20.3

Land area
0.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11549 in Hempstead, New York has a population of 2,922. 71.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11549 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.2 square miles in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. The area is home to 2,922 residents, producing a population density of 15,946 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 11549 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11549 sits at , while per-capita income is $9,327. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11549 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 71.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11549 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11549, Hempstead, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,922

Population

0.2

Area (sq mi)

15,946

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11549?

20.3

Median Age

44.0%

Male

56.0%

Female

11.3%

Foreign-Born

White 73.8%
African American 10.0%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%

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?

$9,327

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.6%

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 11549, employing approximately 3,099 people with a combined annual payroll of $221,370,000.

8

Businesses

3,099

Employees

$221.4M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 11549 vs 11553 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
11553 Uniondale, NY 26,034 0.9 mi
11556 Uniondale, NY 17 1.0 mi
11550 Hempstead, NY 56,435 1.4 mi
11514 Carle Place, NY 4,673 2.3 mi
11530 Garden City, NY 27,273 1.9 mi
11554 East Meadow, NY 38,132 2.2 mi
11575 Roosevelt, NY 16,272 2.7 mi
11501 Mineola, NY 19,148 2.8 mi
11590 Westbury, NY 45,768 3.0 mi
11510 Baldwin, NY 33,048 4.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11549 in?
ZIP code 11549 (Hempstead) 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 11549?
ZIP code 11549 in Hempstead, NY has a population of 2,922 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11549?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11549 is White at 73.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11549?
ZIP code 11549 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 3,099 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11549?
In ZIP code 11549, 85.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11549?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11549 is 20.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Hempstead, NY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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