ZIP Code 11581
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Valley Stream · Nassau County · New York
- Population
- 20,844
- Median income
- $142,233
- Median home value
- $671,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.4%
- Land area
- 7.1 sq mi
2,947/sq mi
▲ 86% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
▲ 141% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.2
New York
ZIP code 11581 in Valley Stream, New York has a population of 20,844. The median household income is $142,233, which is 86% above the national average. Median home value is $671,700, 141% above the US average. 50.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11581 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.1 square miles in Valley Stream, Nassau County, New York. The area is home to 20,844 residents, producing a population density of 2,947 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 11581 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11581 sits at $142,233 (54% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $51,877. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $671,700 (78% above the state average) with median rent at $2,292 per month, and 83.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11581 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 11581
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$51,877
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
40.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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