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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
$142,830
Median income
$1,229,300
Median home value
60.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $74,020. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. The typical home here is valued at $1,229,300 (225% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,926 monthly, and 76.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 11559 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Nassau County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 11559?

34.1

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

21.9%

Foreign-Born

White 76.7%
African American 7.4%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

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

How ZIP 11559 ranks nationally

Lawrence, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$142,830 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 76.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.7%

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

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$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

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ZIP 11559 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 11559 ranks #8 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 11559 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 11559 ranks #4 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
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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Pop: 56,435
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Pop: 53,804
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Pop: 45,768
11520 standard
Freeport, NY
Pop: 43,341
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Pop: 42,791
11003 standard
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Pop: 41,356

Related Areas

Nassau County Lawrence, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.