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East Meadow, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11554

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

38,132
2,356/sq mi
$133,971
Median income
$631,800
Median home value
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
2,356
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11554 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11554 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Meadow, Nassau County, New York, with 38,132 residents across 16.2 square miles, a density of 2,356 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11554 skews affluent, with a median household income of $133,971 (45% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $55,375. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. Median home value sits at $631,800 (67% above the state average), median rent at $2,890 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 35 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 11554 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 11554

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Meadow, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11554.

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 11554, East Meadow, 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

38,132

Population

16.2

Area (sq mi)

2,356

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11554?

43.1

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

19.9%

Foreign-Born

White 61.4%
African American 4.6%
Asian 19.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%

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?

$133,971

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$55,375

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

35.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11554 ranks nationally

East Meadow, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$133,971 Top 6% higher than 94% 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 73.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.6%

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

What does housing look like?

12,240

Total Housing Units

11,796

Occupied Units

444

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.5%
Renter 10.5%

$631,800

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

$2,890

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

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

303

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+203%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11554 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +203% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 217
2021 +8.2% 234
2022 +9.1% 256
2023 +8.7% 278
2024 +9.1% 303

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 959 business establishments in ZIP 11554, employing approximately 10,500 people with a combined annual payroll of $631,910,000.

959

Businesses

10,500

Employees

$631.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 131 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 120 12.5%
Retail trade 117 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 116 12.1%
Construction 112 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 96 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 62 6.5%
Finance and insurance 46 4.8%
Wholesale trade 39 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 20 2.1%
Educational services 16 1.7%
Information 12 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.3%
Manufacturing 10 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.8%

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 11554 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 11554 ranks #5 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 11554 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 11554 ranks #6 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 1.2 mi
11553 Uniondale, NY 26,034 1.9 mi
11549 Hempstead, NY 2,922 2.2 mi
11756 Levittown, NY 42,791 2.3 mi
11590 Westbury, NY 45,768 2.6 mi
11566 Merrick, NY 35,321 3.9 mi
11575 Roosevelt, NY 16,272 3.0 mi
11710 Bellmore, NY 34,496 3.6 mi
11550 Hempstead, NY 56,435 3.4 mi
11801 Hicksville, NY 39,553 3.5 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 East Meadow, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11554 in? ▼
ZIP code 11554 (East Meadow) 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 11554? ▼
ZIP code 11554 in East Meadow, NY has a population of 38,132 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11554? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11554 is $133,971, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11554? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11554 is $631,800, which is 127% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11554? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11554 is White at 61.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11554? ▼
ZIP code 11554 has 959 business establishments employing approximately 10,500 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11554? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11554 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (131), Other services (except public administration) (120), Retail trade (117). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11554? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11554 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 203%. 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 11554? ▼
In ZIP code 11554, 73.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.6% 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 11554? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11554 is 35.0 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 11554? ▼
In ZIP code 11554, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11554? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11554 is 6.4% 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.