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Westbury, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11590

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

45,768
2,654/sq mi
$152,960
Median income
$633,800
Median home value
39.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
2,654
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11590 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11590 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Westbury, Nassau County, New York, with 45,768 residents across 17.2 square miles, a density of 2,654 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11590 skews affluent, with a median household income of $152,960 (65% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $60,709. Local economic indicators show a 5.0% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $633,800 for a typical home value (68% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,170 a month; 76.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11590 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 11590

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westbury, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11590.

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 11590, Westbury, 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

45,768

Population

17.2

Area (sq mi)

2,654

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11590?

42.3

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

32.7%

Foreign-Born

White 36.2%
African American 16.6%
Asian 13.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%

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?

$152,960

Median Household Income

+65% vs state

$60,709

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11590 ranks nationally

Westbury, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$152,960 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.9%

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

What does housing look like?

15,606

Total Housing Units

15,255

Occupied Units

351

Vacant Units

3.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$633,800

Median Home Value

+68% vs state

$2,170

Median Rent

1956

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

303

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+203%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11590 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +203% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 218
2021 +8.0% 235
2022 +10.4% 259
2023 +8.0% 280
2024 +8.1% 303

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 1,741 business establishments in ZIP 11590, employing approximately 24,032 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,502,249,000.

1,741

Businesses

24,032

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 213 12.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 206 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 197 11.3%
Retail trade 192 11.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 180 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 171 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 149 8.6%
Wholesale trade 111 6.4%
Finance and insurance 82 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 66 3.8%
Manufacturing 62 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 40 2.3%
Educational services 22 1.3%
Information 20 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.5%

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 11590 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 11590 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 11590 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 11590 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
11514 Carle Place, NY 4,673 2.0 mi
11556 Uniondale, NY 17 2.5 mi
11554 East Meadow, NY 38,132 2.6 mi
11568 Old Westbury, NY 4,555 2.5 mi
11801 Hicksville, NY 39,553 2.7 mi
11553 Uniondale, NY 26,034 3.5 mi
11549 Hempstead, NY 2,922 3.0 mi
11753 Jericho, NY 12,014 3.0 mi
11596 Williston Park, NY 10,480 3.6 mi
11501 Mineola, NY 19,148 3.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nassau County

11550 standard
Hempstead, NY
Pop: 56,435
11758 standard
Massapequa, NY
Pop: 53,804
11520 standard
Freeport, NY
Pop: 43,341
11756 standard
Levittown, NY
Pop: 42,791
11003 standard
Elmont, NY
Pop: 41,356
11040 standard
New Hyde Park, NY
Pop: 40,782

Related Areas

Nassau County Westbury, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11590 in? ▼
ZIP code 11590 (Westbury) 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 11590? ▼
ZIP code 11590 in Westbury, NY has a population of 45,768 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11590? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11590 is $152,960, which is 101% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11590? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11590 is $633,800, which is 128% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11590? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11590 is White at 36.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11590? ▼
ZIP code 11590 has 1,741 business establishments employing approximately 24,032 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11590? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11590 are: Construction (213), Professional, scientific, and technical services (206), Health care and social assistance (197). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11590? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11590 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 203%. 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 11590? ▼
In ZIP code 11590, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.9% 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 11590? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11590 is 29.3 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 11590? ▼
In ZIP code 11590, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11590? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11590 is 5.0% 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.