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 High-density area
- $133,971
- Median income Above-median income area
- $631,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11554 (East Meadow, NY) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 277.9 in 2023 to 303.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,375. The poverty rate is 6.4%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $631,800 (67% above the average New York ZIP), while 89.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,890.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nassau County, so 11554 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
131 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
120 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
117 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
116 establishments
- Construction
Construction
112 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 11554?
43.1
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
19.9%
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?
$133,971
Median Household Income
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,240housing units
12,240
Total Housing Units
11,796
Occupied Units
444
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$631,800
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11554 vs 11556 →
ZIP 11554 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11550
Hempstead (11550)
56,435 residents
- 11590
Westbury (11590)
45,768 residents
- 11756
Levittown (11756)
42,791 residents
- 11801
Hicksville (11801)
39,553 residents
- 11554
East Meadow (11554)
38,132 residents
- 11566
Merrick (11566)
35,321 residents
- 11710
Bellmore (11710)
34,496 residents
- 11553
Uniondale (11553)
26,034 residents
- 11575 16,272
Roosevelt (11575)
16,272 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11554 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11554 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11566
Merrick (11566)
$177,079 median income
- 11710
Bellmore (11710)
$173,054 median income
- 11590
Westbury (11590)
$152,960 median income
- 11756
Levittown (11756)
$146,019 median income
- 11801
Hicksville (11801)
$145,788 median income
- 11554
East Meadow (11554)
$133,971 median income
- 11575
Roosevelt (11575)
$126,146 median income
- 11553
Uniondale (11553)
$121,127 median income
- 11550
Hempstead (11550)
$92,677 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11554, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (38,132 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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