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Valley Stream, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11581

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

20,844
2,947/sq mi
$142,233
Median income
$671,700
Median home value
50.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Valley Stream 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 7%
home value, US ZIPs
2,947
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11581 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11581 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Valley Stream, Nassau County, New York, with 20,844 residents across 7.1 square miles, a density of 2,947 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11581 skews affluent, with a median household income of $142,233 (54% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $51,877. Local economic indicators show a 7.1% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $671,700 (78% above the state average), median rent at $2,292 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.4%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 41 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11581 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 11581

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valley Stream, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11581.

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 11581, Valley Stream, 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

20,844

Population

7.1

Area (sq mi)

2,947

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11581?

37.2

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

30.8%

Foreign-Born

White 41.7%
African American 20.0%
Asian 18.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%

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?

$142,233

Median Household Income

+54% vs state

$51,877

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

40.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11581 ranks nationally

Valley Stream, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$142,233 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 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,363

Total Housing Units

7,120

Occupied Units

243

Vacant Units

3.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.4%
Renter 16.6%

$671,700

Median Home Value

+78% vs state

$2,292

Median Rent

1954

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11581 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 214
2021 +6.6% 228
2022 +11.2% 254
2023 +8.2% 275
2024 +4.3% 287

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 760 business establishments in ZIP 11581, employing approximately 11,004 people with a combined annual payroll of $507,695,000.

760

Businesses

11,004

Employees

$507.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 132 17.4%
Health care and social assistance 94 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 92 12.1%
Transportation and warehousing 77 10.1%
Construction 63 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 55 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 48 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 47 6.2%
Finance and insurance 41 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 4.9%
Wholesale trade 30 4.0%
Information 15 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.4%
Educational services 8 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.8%

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 11581 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 11581 ranks #6 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 11581 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 11581 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
11598 Woodmere, NY 13,328 1.4 mi
11422 Rosedale, NY 30,425 1.2 mi
11516 Cedarhurst, NY 7,556 1.9 mi
11580 Valley Stream, NY 40,113 1.8 mi
11557 Hewlett, NY 7,823 1.6 mi
11559 Lawrence, NY 8,176 3.1 mi
11563 Lynbrook, NY 22,666 2.3 mi
11413 Springfield Gardens, NY 38,912 2.2 mi
11003 Elmont, NY 41,356 3.5 mi
11411 Cambria Heights, NY 18,556 3.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nassau County

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Pop: 56,435
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11581 in? ▼
ZIP code 11581 (Valley Stream) 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 11581? ▼
ZIP code 11581 in Valley Stream, NY has a population of 20,844 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11581? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11581 is $142,233, which is 86% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11581? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11581 is $671,700, which is 141% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11581? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11581 is White at 41.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11581? ▼
ZIP code 11581 has 760 business establishments employing approximately 11,004 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11581? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11581 are: Retail trade (132), Health care and social assistance (94), Professional, scientific, and technical services (92). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11581? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11581 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 11581? ▼
In ZIP code 11581, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.4% 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 11581? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11581 is 40.6 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 11581? ▼
In ZIP code 11581, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11581? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11581 is 7.1% 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.