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 High-density area
- $141,629
- Median income Above-median income area
- $715,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11561 (Long Beach, NY) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.4 in 2023 to 318.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $75,403. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $715,300 (89% above the average New York ZIP), while 67.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,582.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nassau County, so 11561 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 11561
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Long Beach, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11561.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
159 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
128 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
112 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
112 establishments
- Construction
Construction
90 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 11561?
44.5
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
13.6%
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?
$141,629
Median Household Income
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
18,786housing units
18,786
Total Housing Units
16,854
Occupied Units
1,932
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$715,300
Median Home Value
+89% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11561 vs 11558 →
ZIP 11561 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11561
Long Beach (11561)
37,280 residents
- 11510
Baldwin (11510)
33,048 residents
- 11572
Oceanside (11572)
30,574 residents
- 11570
Rockville Centre (11570)
26,646 residents
- 11563
Lynbrook (11563)
22,666 residents
- 11518 10,549
East Rockaway (11518)
10,549 residents
- 11558 8,370
Island Park (11558)
8,370 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 11561 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11561 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11557
Hewlett (11557)
$176,274 median income
- 11509
Atlantic Beach (11509)
$168,537 median income
- 11570
Rockville Centre (11570)
$157,163 median income
- 11572
Oceanside (11572)
$148,790 median income
- 11510
Baldwin (11510)
$147,319 median income
- 11559
Lawrence (11559)
$142,830 median income
- 11561
Long Beach (11561)
$141,629 median income
- 11563
Lynbrook (11563)
$136,887 median income
- 11518
East Rockaway (11518)
$117,052 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11561, 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 (37,280 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 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.
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