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Hempstead, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11550

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

56,435
5,116/sq mi
$92,677
Median income
$465,100
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hempstead pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
5,116
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11550 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11550 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, with 56,435 residents across 11.0 square miles, a density of 5,116 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11550 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,677 (0% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,093. Poverty here runs at 14.0%, with unemployment measured at 9.2%. Housing costs here run $465,100 for a typical home value (23% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,626 a month; 49.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 33 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 11550 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 11550

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hempstead, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11550.

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 11550, Hempstead, 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

56,435

Population

11.0

Area (sq mi)

5,116

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11550?

38.8

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

38.1%

Foreign-Born

White 7.8%
African American 44.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 44.5%

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?

$92,677

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$35,093

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

33.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11550 ranks nationally

Hempstead, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,677 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 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

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

What does housing look like?

19,554

Total Housing Units

17,895

Occupied Units

1,659

Vacant Units

3.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.7%
Renter 50.3%

$465,100

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,626

Median Rent

1957

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

+4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

314

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+214%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11550 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 223
2021 +9.9% 245
2022 +15.2% 282
2023 +6.6% 300
2024 +4.6% 314

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 1,303 business establishments in ZIP 11550, employing approximately 13,262 people with a combined annual payroll of $646,373,000.

1,303

Businesses

13,262

Employees

$646.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 231 17.7%
Retail trade 192 14.7%
Construction 183 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 169 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 128 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 96 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 84 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 3.8%
Finance and insurance 38 2.9%
Wholesale trade 34 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 30 2.3%
Educational services 24 1.8%
Manufacturing 20 1.5%
Information 16 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.2%

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 11550 vs 11549 →

ZIP 11550 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 11550 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11550 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 11550 ranks #9 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
11549 Hempstead, NY 2,922 1.4 mi
11553 Uniondale, NY 26,034 1.5 mi
11552 West Hempstead, NY 23,616 1.8 mi
11530 Garden City, NY 27,273 2.0 mi
11556 Uniondale, NY 17 2.3 mi
11570 Rockville Centre, NY 26,646 2.7 mi
11514 Carle Place, NY 4,673 3.4 mi
11575 Roosevelt, NY 16,272 2.3 mi
11010 Franklin Square, NY 23,821 2.9 mi
11501 Mineola, NY 19,148 3.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nassau County

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
11040 standard
New Hyde Park, NY
Pop: 40,782

Related Areas

Nassau County Hempstead, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11550 in? ▼
ZIP code 11550 (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 11550? ▼
ZIP code 11550 in Hempstead, NY has a population of 56,435 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11550? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11550 is $92,677, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11550? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11550 is $465,100, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11550? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11550 is African American at 44.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11550? ▼
ZIP code 11550 has 1,303 business establishments employing approximately 13,262 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11550? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11550 are: Health care and social assistance (231), Retail trade (192), Construction (183). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11550? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11550 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 11550? ▼
In ZIP code 11550, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 11550? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11550 is 33.1 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 11550? ▼
In ZIP code 11550, approximately 49.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11550? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11550 is 14.0% 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.