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Hewlett, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11557

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

7,823
1,494/sq mi
$176,274
Median income
$776,400
Median home value
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hewlett pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
1,494
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11557 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11557 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hewlett, Nassau County, New York, home to 7,823 residents across 5.2 square miles, a density of 1,494 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11557 skews affluent, with a median household income of $176,274 (91% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $69,716. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. The typical home here is valued at $776,400 (105% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,434 monthly, and 90.4% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 42 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 11557 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 11557

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hewlett, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11557.

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 11557, Hewlett, 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

7,823

Population

5.2

Area (sq mi)

1,494

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11557?

39.9

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

22.4%

Foreign-Born

White 76.6%
African American 4.4%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%

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?

$176,274

Median Household Income

+91% vs state

$69,716

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

41.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11557 ranks nationally

Hewlett, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$176,274 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 83.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,857

Total Housing Units

2,641

Occupied Units

216

Vacant Units

3.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.4%
Renter 9.6%

$776,400

Median Home Value

+105% vs state

$1,434

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

+13.4%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11557 have increased 13.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.3% 191
2021 +7.7% 206
2022 +10.1% 227
2023 +3.2% 234
2024 +13.4% 266

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 495 business establishments in ZIP 11557, employing approximately 3,736 people with a combined annual payroll of $212,199,000.

495

Businesses

3,736

Employees

$212.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 92 18.6%
Other services (except public administration) 66 13.3%
Retail trade 62 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 11.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 7.7%
Wholesale trade 32 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 32 6.5%
Finance and insurance 27 5.5%
Construction 26 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.8%
Manufacturing 7 1.4%
Educational services 6 1.2%
Utilities 4 0.8%
Information 3 0.6%

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 11557 vs 11518 →

ZIP 11557 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 11557 ranks #0 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 11557 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 11557 ranks #2 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
11518 East Rockaway, NY 10,549 1.3 mi
11598 Woodmere, NY 13,328 1.1 mi
11563 Lynbrook, NY 22,666 1.7 mi
11581 Valley Stream, NY 20,844 1.6 mi
11516 Cedarhurst, NY 7,556 2.0 mi
11580 Valley Stream, NY 40,113 2.7 mi
11559 Lawrence, NY 8,176 2.5 mi
11565 Malverne, NY 8,690 2.8 mi
11572 Oceanside, NY 30,574 2.9 mi
11422 Rosedale, NY 30,425 2.8 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11557 in? ▼
ZIP code 11557 (Hewlett) 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 11557? ▼
ZIP code 11557 in Hewlett, NY has a population of 7,823 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11557? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11557 is $176,274, which is 131% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11557? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11557 is $776,400, which is 179% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11557? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11557 is White at 76.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11557? ▼
ZIP code 11557 has 495 business establishments employing approximately 3,736 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11557? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11557 are: Health care and social assistance (92), Other services (except public administration) (66), Retail trade (62). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11557? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11557 increased by 13.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 11557? ▼
In ZIP code 11557, 83.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.0% 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 11557? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11557 is 41.8 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 11557? ▼
In ZIP code 11557, approximately 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11557? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11557 is 6.2% 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.