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 High-density area
- $142,233
- Median income Above-median income area
- $671,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11581 (Valley Stream, NY) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 274.7 in 2023 to 286.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,877. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $671,700 (78% above the average New York ZIP), while 83.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,292.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nassau County, so 11581 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 11581
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Valley Stream, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11581.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
132 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
94 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
92 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
77 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 11581?
37.2
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
30.8%
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?
$142,233
Median Household Income
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$51,877
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
40.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11581 ranks among New York ZIPs
Valley Stream, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$142,233 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,626 New York 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
7,363housing units
7,363
Total Housing Units
7,120
Occupied Units
243
Vacant Units
3.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$671,700
Median Home Value
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11581 vs 11598 →
ZIP 11581 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11003
Elmont (11003)
41,356 residents
- 11580
Valley Stream (11580)
40,113 residents
- 11413
Springfield Gardens (11413)
38,912 residents
- 11422
Rosedale (11422)
30,425 residents
- 11563
Lynbrook (11563)
22,666 residents
- 11581
Valley Stream (11581)
20,844 residents
- 11411
Cambria Heights (11411)
18,556 residents
- 11598 13,328
Woodmere (11598)
13,328 residents
- 11559 8,176
Lawrence (11559)
8,176 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11581 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11581 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11598
Woodmere (11598)
$190,074 median income
- 11557
Hewlett (11557)
$176,274 median income
- 11559
Lawrence (11559)
$142,830 median income
- 11581
Valley Stream (11581)
$142,233 median income
- 11580
Valley Stream (11580)
$137,402 median income
- 11563
Lynbrook (11563)
$136,887 median income
- 11003
Elmont (11003)
$124,115 median income
- 11413
Springfield Gardens (11413)
$118,440 median income
- 11411
Cambria Heights (11411)
$116,458 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11581, 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 (20,844 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 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.
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