ZIP Code 11550
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Hempstead · Nassau County · New York
- Population
- 56,435
- Median income
- $92,677
- Median home value
- $465,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.9%
- Land area
- 11.0 sq mi
5,116/sq mi
▲ 21% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
▲ 67% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.8
New York
ZIP code 11550 in Hempstead, New York has a population of 56,435. The median household income is $92,677, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $465,100, 67% above the US average. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11550 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.0 square miles in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. The area is home to 56,435 residents, producing a population density of 5,116 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 11550 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11550 sits at $92,677 (0% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,093. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.2%. On housing, the median home value is $465,100 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,626 per month, and 49.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11550 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11550 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 11550
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11550.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
231 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
192 establishments
- Construction
Construction
183 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
169 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
128 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 11550?
38.8
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
38.1%
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?
$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
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?
19,554
Total Housing Units
17,895
Occupied Units
1,659
Vacant Units
3.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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