Lawrence, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11559
Nassau County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,176
- 758/sq mi High-density area
- $142,830
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,229,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lawrence pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 758
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11559 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 11559 (Lawrence, NY) fell -3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 324.8 in 2023 to 312.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11559 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawrence, Nassau County, New York, home to 8,176 residents across 10.8 square miles, a density of 758 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11559 skews affluent, with a median household income of $142,830 (54% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $74,020. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,229,300 (225% above the average New York ZIP), while 76.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,926.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nassau County, so 11559 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 11559
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawrence, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$74,020
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 11559 ranks among New York ZIPs
Lawrence, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$142,830 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,626 New York 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
2,871housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 11559 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11691
Far Rockaway (11691)
60,035 residents
- 11422
Rosedale (11422)
30,425 residents
- 11581 20,844
Valley Stream (11581)
20,844 residents
- 11598 13,328
Woodmere (11598)
13,328 residents
- 11518 10,549
East Rockaway (11518)
10,549 residents
- 11558 8,370
Island Park (11558)
8,370 residents
- 11096 8,344
Inwood (11096)
8,344 residents
- 11559 8,176
Lawrence (11559)
8,176 residents
- 11557 7,823
Hewlett (11557)
7,823 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11559 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11559 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11598
Woodmere (11598)
$190,074 median income
- 11557
Hewlett (11557)
$176,274 median income
- 11509
Atlantic Beach (11509)
$168,537 median income
- 11559
Lawrence (11559)
$142,830 median income
- 11581
Valley Stream (11581)
$142,233 median income
- 11518
East Rockaway (11518)
$117,052 median income
- 11422
Rosedale (11422)
$114,697 median income
- 11558
Island Park (11558)
$111,032 median income
- 11516
Cedarhurst (11516)
$104,331 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11559 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11559, 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 (8,176 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 11559 in?
ZIP code 11559 (Lawrence) 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 11559?
ZIP code 11559 in Lawrence, NY has a population of 8,176 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11559?
The median household income in ZIP 11559 is $142,830, which is 87% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11559?
The median home value in ZIP 11559 is $1,229,300, which is 342% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11559?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11559 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11559?
ZIP code 11559 has 503 business establishments employing approximately 5,252 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11559?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11559 are: Health care and social assistance (76), Professional, scientific, and technical services (68), Retail trade (61). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11559?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11559 decreased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 213%. 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 11559?
In ZIP code 11559, 76.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11559?
In ZIP code 11559, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11559?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11559 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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