Williston Park, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11596
Nassau County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,480
- 3,037/sq mi High-density area
- $163,833
- Median income Above-median income area
- $808,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Williston Park pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,037
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11596 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 11596 (Williston Park, NY) rose +24.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.1 in 2023 to 294.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11596 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Williston Park, Nassau County, New York, home to 10,480 residents across 3.5 square miles, a density of 3,037 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11596 skews affluent, with a median household income of $163,833 (77% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,571. The poverty rate is 3.0%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $808,900 (114% above the average New York ZIP), while 84.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,141.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nassau County, so 11596 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 11596
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williston Park, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11596.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 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 11596, Williston Park, 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
10,480
Population
3.5
Area (sq mi)
3,037
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11596?
40.6
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
18.0%
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?
$163,833
Median Household Income
+77% vs state ZIP avg
$64,571
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
39.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11596 ranks among New York ZIPs
Williston Park, 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)
$163,833 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
3,597housing units
3,597
Total Housing Units
3,470
Occupied Units
127
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$808,900
Median Home Value
+114% vs state ZIP avg
$2,141
Median Rent
1943
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
+24.0%
YoY Change (2024)
294
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+194%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11596 have increased 24.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 213 |
| 2021 | +3.3% | 220 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 248 |
| 2023 | -4.3% | 237 |
| 2024 | +24.0% | 294 |
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 370 business establishments in ZIP 11596, employing approximately 2,229 people with a combined annual payroll of $108,008,000.
370
Businesses
2,229
Employees
$108.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 15.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 50 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 36 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 31 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 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 11596 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11590
Westbury (11590)
45,768 residents
- 11040
New Hyde Park (11040)
40,782 residents
- 11530
Garden City (11530)
27,273 residents
- 11501
Mineola (11501)
19,148 residents
- 11576 12,366
Roslyn (11576)
12,366 residents
- 11577 12,337
Roslyn Heights (11577)
12,337 residents
- 11596 10,480
Williston Park (11596)
10,480 residents
- 11507 7,406
Albertson (11507)
7,406 residents
- 11514 4,673
Carle Place (11514)
4,673 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11596 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11596 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11530
Garden City (11530)
$228,143 median income
- 11576
Roslyn (11576)
$216,250 median income
- 11577
Roslyn Heights (11577)
$182,674 median income
- 11507
Albertson (11507)
$164,028 median income
- 11596
Williston Park (11596)
$163,833 median income
- 11040
New Hyde Park (11040)
$154,696 median income
- 11590
Westbury (11590)
$152,960 median income
- 11514
Carle Place (11514)
$151,964 median income
- 11501
Mineola (11501)
$137,665 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11596 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11501 | Mineola, NY | 19,148 | 0.9 mi |
| 11507 | Albertson, NY | 7,406 | 0.9 mi |
| 11577 | Roslyn Heights, NY | 12,337 | 1.6 mi |
| 11530 | Garden City, NY | 27,273 | 2.3 mi |
| 11514 | Carle Place, NY | 4,673 | 1.7 mi |
| 11576 | Roslyn, NY | 12,366 | 2.7 mi |
| 11040 | New Hyde Park, NY | 40,782 | 2.2 mi |
| 11042 | New Hyde Park, NY | 520 | 2.9 mi |
| 11590 | Westbury, NY | 45,768 | 3.6 mi |
| 11547 | Glenwood Landing, NY | 793 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11596, 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 (10,480 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 11596 in?
ZIP code 11596 (Williston Park) 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 11596?
ZIP code 11596 in Williston Park, NY has a population of 10,480 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11596?
The median household income in ZIP 11596 is $163,833, which is 115% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11596?
The median home value in ZIP 11596 is $808,900, which is 191% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11596?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11596 is White at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11596?
ZIP code 11596 has 370 business establishments employing approximately 2,229 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11596?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11596 are: Health care and social assistance (57), Other services (except public administration) (57), Professional, scientific, and technical services (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11596?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11596 increased by 24.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 11596?
In ZIP code 11596, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.2% 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 11596?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11596 is 39.4 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 11596?
In ZIP code 11596, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11596?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11596 is 3.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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