ZIP Code 11554

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East Meadow · Nassau County · New York

Population
38,132

2,356/sq mi

Median income
$133,971

▲ 76% vs US

higher than 94% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$631,800

▲ 127% vs US

higher than 92% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
48.6%

Median age 43.1

Land area
16.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11554 in East Meadow, New York has a population of 38,132. The median household income is $133,971, which is 76% above the national average. Median home value is $631,800, 127% above the US average. 48.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11554 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.2 square miles in East Meadow, Nassau County, New York. The area is home to 38,132 residents, producing a population density of 2,356 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 11554 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11554 sits at $133,971 (45% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $55,375. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $631,800 (67% above the state average) with median rent at $2,890 per month, and 89.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11554 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11554 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 11554

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

38,132

Population

16.2

Area (sq mi)

2,356

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for East Meadow, 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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