ZIP Code 11560

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Locust Valley · Nassau County · New York

Population
6,464

333/sq mi

Median income
$163,750

▲ 115% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$952,700

▲ 243% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
61.3%

Median age 45.4

Land area
19.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11560 in Locust Valley, New York has a population of 6,464. The median household income is $163,750, which is 115% above the national average. Median home value is $952,700, 243% above the US average. 61.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11560 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.4 square miles in Locust Valley, Nassau County, New York. The area is home to 6,464 residents, producing a population density of 333 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 11560 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11560 sits at $163,750 (77% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $105,317. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $952,700 (152% above the state average) with median rent at $3,179 per month, and 88.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11560 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11560 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 11560

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11560.

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 11560, Locust Valley, 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

6,464

Population

19.4

Area (sq mi)

333

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11560?

45.4

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

15.9%

Foreign-Born

White 75.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

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?

$163,750

Median Household Income

+77% vs state

$105,317

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

36.3 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 72.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,520

Total Housing Units

2,434

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

3.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.2%
Renter 11.8%

$952,700

Median Home Value

+152% vs state

$3,179

Median Rent

1953

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

-4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11560 have decreased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.9% 179
2021 +9.5% 196
2022 +9.2% 214
2023 -2.3% 209
2024 -4.8% 199

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 310 business establishments in ZIP 11560, employing approximately 2,197 people with a combined annual payroll of $137,323,000.

310

Businesses

2,197

Employees

$137.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 17.1%
Construction 31 10.0%
Retail trade 30 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 30 9.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 26 8.4%
Finance and insurance 20 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 19 6.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 5.5%
Wholesale trade 13 4.2%
Manufacturing 7 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.9%
Information 5 1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.0%

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 11560 vs 11765 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
11765 Mill Neck, NY 737 1.7 mi
11542 Glen Cove, NY 27,633 2.1 mi
11545 Glen Head, NY 12,065 3.7 mi
11709 Bayville, NY 6,669 2.4 mi
11771 Oyster Bay, NY 10,007 3.5 mi
11548 Greenvale, NY 2,780 4.6 mi
11732 East Norwich, NY 3,430 3.7 mi
11579 Sea Cliff, NY 5,055 3.8 mi
11568 Old Westbury, NY 4,555 6.5 mi
11547 Glenwood Landing, NY 793 4.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11560 in?
ZIP code 11560 (Locust Valley) 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 11560?
ZIP code 11560 in Locust Valley, NY has a population of 6,464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11560?
The median household income in ZIP 11560 is $163,750, which is 115% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11560?
The median home value in ZIP 11560 is $952,700, which is 243% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11560?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11560 is White at 75.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11560?
ZIP code 11560 has 310 business establishments employing approximately 2,197 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11560?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11560 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (53), Construction (31), Retail trade (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11560?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11560 decreased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 11560?
In ZIP code 11560, 72.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.3% 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 11560?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11560 is 36.3 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 11560?
In ZIP code 11560, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11560?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11560 is 3.9% 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 Locust Valley, 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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