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West Hempstead, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11552

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

23,616
2,668/sq mi
$155,154
Median income
$638,200
Median home value
48.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Hempstead pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
2,668
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11552 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11552 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, with 23,616 residents across 8.9 square miles, a density of 2,668 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11552 skews affluent, with a median household income of $155,154 (68% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $51,472. Local economic indicators show a 6.9% poverty rate alongside 6.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $638,200 (69% above the state average), median rent at $2,813 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 38 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 11552, plus 6 more within Nassau County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 11552

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Hempstead, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11552.

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 11552, West 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

23,616

Population

8.9

Area (sq mi)

2,668

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11552?

36.5

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

20.9%

Foreign-Born

White 51.7%
African American 17.8%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%

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?

$155,154

Median Household Income

+68% vs state

$51,472

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

38.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11552 ranks nationally

West Hempstead, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$155,154 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,694

Total Housing Units

7,469

Occupied Units

225

Vacant Units

3.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.4%
Renter 10.6%

$638,200

Median Home Value

+69% vs state

$2,813

Median Rent

1953

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

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

302

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+202%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11552 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 227
2021 +7.2% 244
2022 +10.8% 270
2023 +4.5% 283
2024 +6.8% 302

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 678 business establishments in ZIP 11552, employing approximately 4,433 people with a combined annual payroll of $195,841,000.

678

Businesses

4,433

Employees

$195.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 91 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 83 12.2%
Retail trade 82 12.1%
Construction 78 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 76 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 57 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 48 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 4.7%
Wholesale trade 27 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 23 3.4%
Manufacturing 21 3.1%
Finance and insurance 20 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.5%
Educational services 14 2.1%
Information 8 1.2%

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 11552 vs 11010 →

ZIP 11552 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 11552 ranks #7 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 11552 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 11552 ranks #3 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
11010 Franklin Square, NY 23,821 1.4 mi
11565 Malverne, NY 8,690 1.6 mi
11570 Rockville Centre, NY 26,646 2.0 mi
11550 Hempstead, NY 56,435 1.8 mi
11530 Garden City, NY 27,273 2.5 mi
11563 Lynbrook, NY 22,666 2.7 mi
11003 Elmont, NY 41,356 3.0 mi
11501 Mineola, NY 19,148 3.8 mi
11580 Valley Stream, NY 40,113 3.0 mi
11518 East Rockaway, NY 10,549 3.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nassau County

11550 standard
Hempstead, NY
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

Nassau County West Hempstead, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11552 in? ▼
ZIP code 11552 (West 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 11552? ▼
ZIP code 11552 in West Hempstead, NY has a population of 23,616 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11552? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11552 is $155,154, which is 103% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11552? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11552 is $638,200, which is 129% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11552? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11552 is White at 51.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11552? ▼
ZIP code 11552 has 678 business establishments employing approximately 4,433 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11552? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11552 are: Other services (except public administration) (91), Health care and social assistance (83), Retail trade (82). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11552? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11552 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 11552? ▼
In ZIP code 11552, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.7% 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 11552? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11552 is 38.0 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 11552? ▼
In ZIP code 11552, approximately 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11552? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11552 is 6.9% 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.