ZIP Code 11559
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Lawrence · Nassau County · New York
- Population
- 8,176
- Median income
- $142,830
- Median home value
- $1,229,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.7%
- Land area
- 10.8 sq mi
758/sq mi
▲ 87% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 342% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.1
New York
ZIP code 11559 in Lawrence, New York has a population of 8,176. The median household income is $142,830, which is 87% above the national average. Median home value is $1,229,300, 342% above the US average. 60.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11559 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.8 square miles in Lawrence, Nassau County, New York. The area is home to 8,176 residents, producing a population density of 758 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 11559 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11559 sits at $142,830 (54% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $74,020. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $1,229,300 (225% above the state average) with median rent at $1,926 per month, and 76.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11559 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11559 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 11559
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11559.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
76 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11559, Lawrence, 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
8,176
Population
10.8
Area (sq mi)
758
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11559?
34.1
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
21.9%
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?
$142,830
Median Household Income
+54% vs state
$74,020
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,871
Total Housing Units
2,636
Occupied Units
235
Vacant Units
3.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,229,300
Median Home Value
+225% vs state
$1,926
Median Rent
1962
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
-3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
313
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+213%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11559 have decreased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +213% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 236 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 261 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 290 |
| 2023 | +12.1% | 325 |
| 2024 | -3.7% | 313 |
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 503 business establishments in ZIP 11559, employing approximately 5,252 people with a combined annual payroll of $265,629,000.
503
Businesses
5,252
Employees
$265.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 76 | 15.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 61 | 12.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 4.8% |
| Construction | 23 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 4.4% |
| Educational services | 11 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.2% |
| 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 11559 vs 11516 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11516 | Cedarhurst, NY | 7,556 | 1.4 mi |
| 11509 | Atlantic Beach, NY | 2,653 | 1.4 mi |
| 11598 | Woodmere, NY | 13,328 | 1.7 mi |
| 11581 | Valley Stream, NY | 20,844 | 3.1 mi |
| 11691 | Far Rockaway, NY | 60,035 | 2.3 mi |
| 11096 | Inwood, NY | 8,344 | 2.1 mi |
| 11557 | Hewlett, NY | 7,823 | 2.5 mi |
| 11558 | Island Park, NY | 8,370 | 3.6 mi |
| 11422 | Rosedale, NY | 30,425 | 3.9 mi |
| 11518 | East Rockaway, NY | 10,549 | 3.4 mi |
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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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