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Woodmere, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11598

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

13,328
2,584/sq mi
$190,074
Median income
$1,039,300
Median home value
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
2,584
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11598 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11598 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodmere, Nassau County, New York, home to 13,328 residents across 5.2 square miles, a density of 2,584 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11598 skews affluent, with a median household income of $190,074 (106% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $69,630. The poverty rate stands at 2.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $1,039,300 (175% above the state average) with median rent at $2,794 per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11598 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 11598

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodmere, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11598.

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 11598, Woodmere, 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

13,328

Population

5.2

Area (sq mi)

2,584

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11598?

33.0

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

12.4%

Foreign-Born

White 83.3%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$190,074

Median Household Income

+106% vs state

$69,630

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

38.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11598 ranks nationally

Woodmere, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$190,074 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 81.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,980

Total Housing Units

3,753

Occupied Units

227

Vacant Units

3.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$1,039,300

Median Home Value

+175% vs state

$2,794

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

275

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+175%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11598 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 210
2021 +4.9% 220
2022 +11.8% 246
2023 +7.3% 264
2024 +4.1% 275

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 499 business establishments in ZIP 11598, employing approximately 3,661 people with a combined annual payroll of $221,447,000.

499

Businesses

3,661

Employees

$221.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 104 20.8%
Health care and social assistance 99 19.8%
Other services (except public administration) 50 10.0%
Construction 46 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 8.0%
Finance and insurance 33 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 6.2%
Retail trade 23 4.6%
Wholesale trade 18 3.6%
Accommodation and food services 16 3.2%
Information 12 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.6%
Educational services 7 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.0%
Manufacturing 3 0.6%

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 11598 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 11598 ranks #5 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 11598 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 11598 ranks the highest 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
11516 Cedarhurst, NY 7,556 0.9 mi
11581 Valley Stream, NY 20,844 1.4 mi
11557 Hewlett, NY 7,823 1.1 mi
11559 Lawrence, NY 8,176 1.7 mi
11096 Inwood, NY 8,344 2.3 mi
11518 East Rockaway, NY 10,549 2.4 mi
11580 Valley Stream, NY 40,113 3.1 mi
11422 Rosedale, NY 30,425 2.4 mi
11509 Atlantic Beach, NY 2,653 3.0 mi
11563 Lynbrook, NY 22,666 2.7 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

Nassau County Woodmere, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11598 in? ▼
ZIP code 11598 (Woodmere) 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 11598? ▼
ZIP code 11598 in Woodmere, NY has a population of 13,328 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11598? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11598 is $190,074, which is 149% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11598? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11598 is $1,039,300, which is 274% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11598? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11598 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11598? ▼
ZIP code 11598 has 499 business establishments employing approximately 3,661 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11598? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11598 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (104), Health care and social assistance (99), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11598? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11598 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 11598? ▼
In ZIP code 11598, 81.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.7% 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 11598? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11598 is 38.0 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 11598? ▼
In ZIP code 11598, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11598? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11598 is 2.0% 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.