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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
$163,833
Median income
$808,900
Median home value
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $64,571. 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $808,900 (114% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,141 monthly, and 84.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Nassau County, letting you compare 11596 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 11596

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williston Park, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11596.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 11596?

40.6

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

18.0%

Foreign-Born

White 69.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 18.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

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

$64,571

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

39.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11596 ranks nationally

Williston Park, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$163,833 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,597

Total Housing Units

3,470

Occupied Units

127

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$808,900

Median Home Value

+114% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11596 ranks #7 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 11596 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 11596 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Nassau County

11550 standard
Hempstead, NY
Pop: 56,435
11758 standard
Massapequa, NY
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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.