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Long Beach, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11561

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

37,280
3,688/sq mi
$141,629
Median income
$715,300
Median home value
56.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Long Beach pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
3,688
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11561 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11561 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Long Beach, Nassau County, New York, with 37,280 residents across 10.1 square miles, a density of 3,688 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11561 skews affluent, with a median household income of $141,629 (53% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $75,403. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.7%. Median home value sits at $715,300 (89% above the state average), median rent at $2,582 a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.0%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, 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 11561 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 11561

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Long Beach, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11561.

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 11561, Long Beach, 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

37,280

Population

10.1

Area (sq mi)

3,688

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11561?

44.5

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

13.6%

Foreign-Born

White 78.0%
African American 2.8%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%

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?

$141,629

Median Household Income

+53% vs state

$75,403

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

41.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11561 ranks nationally

Long Beach, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$141,629 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 75.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.8%

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

What does housing look like?

18,786

Total Housing Units

16,854

Occupied Units

1,932

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$715,300

Median Home Value

+89% vs state

$2,582

Median Rent

1960

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

319

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+219%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11561 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 240
2021 +7.4% 258
2022 +12.4% 290
2023 +5.0% 304
2024 +4.8% 319

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 929 business establishments in ZIP 11561, employing approximately 5,564 people with a combined annual payroll of $282,650,000.

929

Businesses

5,564

Employees

$282.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 159 17.1%
Other services (except public administration) 128 13.8%
Health care and social assistance 112 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 112 12.1%
Construction 90 9.7%
Retail trade 76 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 61 6.6%
Wholesale trade 44 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 4.1%
Finance and insurance 37 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 2.6%
Educational services 15 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.4%
Manufacturing 10 1.1%
Information 7 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 11561 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 11561 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11561 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 11561 ranks #7 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
11558 Island Park, NY 8,370 1.1 mi
11572 Oceanside, NY 30,574 3.0 mi
11569 Point Lookout, NY 1,398 3.4 mi
11518 East Rockaway, NY 10,549 3.5 mi
11509 Atlantic Beach, NY 2,653 4.2 mi
11570 Rockville Centre, NY 26,646 5.3 mi
11559 Lawrence, NY 8,176 3.8 mi
11557 Hewlett, NY 7,823 4.0 mi
11563 Lynbrook, NY 22,666 4.9 mi
11510 Baldwin, NY 33,048 4.7 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

Nassau County Long Beach, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11561 in? ▼
ZIP code 11561 (Long Beach) 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 11561? ▼
ZIP code 11561 in Long Beach, NY has a population of 37,280 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11561? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11561 is $141,629, which is 86% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11561? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11561 is $715,300, which is 157% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11561? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11561 is White at 78.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11561? ▼
ZIP code 11561 has 929 business establishments employing approximately 5,564 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11561? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11561 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (159), Other services (except public administration) (128), Health care and social assistance (112). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11561? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11561 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 11561? ▼
In ZIP code 11561, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.8% 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 11561? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11561 is 41.7 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 11561? ▼
In ZIP code 11561, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11561? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11561 is 7.8% 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.