ZIP Code 11553

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Uniondale · Nassau County · New York

Population
26,034

2,862/sq mi

Median income
$121,127

▲ 59% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$511,600

▲ 84% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.9%

Median age 37.9

Land area
9.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11553 in Uniondale, New York has a population of 26,034. The median household income is $121,127, which is 59% above the national average. Median home value is $511,600, 84% above the US average. 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11553 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.1 square miles in Uniondale, Nassau County, New York. The area is home to 26,034 residents, producing a population density of 2,862 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 11553 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11553 sits at $121,127 (31% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $37,503. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $511,600 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $2,123 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11553 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, 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 11553 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 11553

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11553.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11553, Uniondale, 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

26,034

Population

9.1

Area (sq mi)

2,862

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11553?

37.9

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

39.0%

Foreign-Born

White 11.8%
African American 41.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%

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?

$121,127

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$37,503

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,432

Total Housing Units

7,200

Occupied Units

232

Vacant Units

3.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$511,600

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$2,123

Median Rent

1953

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

304

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+204%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11553 have decreased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 237
2021 +7.0% 254
2022 +10.7% 281
2023 +11.2% 312
2024 -2.5% 304

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 566 business establishments in ZIP 11553, employing approximately 10,521 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,399,620,000.

566

Businesses

10,521

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 96 17.0%
Health care and social assistance 83 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 72 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 62 10.9%
Retail trade 60 10.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 48 8.5%
Finance and insurance 47 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 1.4%
Educational services 7 1.2%
Manufacturing 6 1.1%
Wholesale trade 6 1.1%
Utilities 5 0.9%
Information 4 0.7%

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 11553 vs 11556 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
11556 Uniondale, NY 17 1.0 mi
11549 Hempstead, NY 2,922 0.9 mi
11550 Hempstead, NY 56,435 1.5 mi
11575 Roosevelt, NY 16,272 1.8 mi
11554 East Meadow, NY 38,132 1.9 mi
11514 Carle Place, NY 4,673 3.2 mi
11520 Freeport, NY 43,341 3.9 mi
11530 Garden City, NY 27,273 2.8 mi
11590 Westbury, NY 45,768 3.5 mi
11510 Baldwin, NY 33,048 4.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11553 in?
ZIP code 11553 (Uniondale) 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 11553?
ZIP code 11553 in Uniondale, NY has a population of 26,034 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11553?
The median household income in ZIP 11553 is $121,127, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11553?
The median home value in ZIP 11553 is $511,600, which is 84% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11553?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11553 is African American at 41.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 43.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11553?
ZIP code 11553 has 566 business establishments employing approximately 10,521 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11553?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11553 are: Construction (96), Health care and social assistance (83), Other services (except public administration) (72). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11553?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11553 decreased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 11553?
In ZIP code 11553, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 11553?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11553 is 32.6 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 11553?
In ZIP code 11553, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11553?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11553 is 9.6% 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 Uniondale, NY

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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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