ZIP Code 11552
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West Hempstead · Nassau County · New York
- Population
- 23,616
- Median income
- $155,154
- Median home value
- $638,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.7%
- Land area
- 8.9 sq mi
2,668/sq mi
▲ 103% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 129% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.5
New York
ZIP code 11552 in West Hempstead, New York has a population of 23,616. The median household income is $155,154, which is 103% above the national average. Median home value is $638,200, 129% above the US average. 48.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11552 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.9 square miles in West Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. The area is home to 23,616 residents, producing a population density of 2,668 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 11552 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11552 sits at $155,154 (68% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $51,472. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $638,200 (69% above the state average) with median rent at $2,813 per month, and 89.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11552 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11552 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 11552
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11552.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Construction
Construction
78 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
76 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 11552, West 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
23,616
Population
8.9
Area (sq mi)
2,668
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11552?
36.5
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
20.9%
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?
$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
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?
7,694
Total Housing Units
7,469
Occupied Units
225
Vacant Units
3.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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