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Uniondale, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11553

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

26,034
2,862/sq mi
$121,127
Median income
$511,600
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Uniondale pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
2,862
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11553 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11553 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Uniondale, Nassau County, New York, with 26,034 residents across 9.1 square miles, a density of 2,862 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11553 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,127 (31% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $37,503. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.4%. Median home value sits at $511,600 (35% above the state average), median rent at $2,123 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, 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 11553 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 11553

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Uniondale, NY

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,034

Population

9.1

Area (sq mi)

2,862

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 11553 ranks nationally

Uniondale, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$121,127 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

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ZIP 11553 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 11553 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 11553 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 11553 ranks #8 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
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

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 Uniondale, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.