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 High-density area
- $190,074
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,039,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11598 (Woodmere, NY) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.3 in 2023 to 275.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,630. The poverty rate is 2.0%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,039,300 (175% above the average New York ZIP), while 88.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,794.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nassau County, so 11598 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 11598
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodmere, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11598.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
104 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
99 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 40
Real estate and rental and leasing
40 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 11598?
33.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
12.4%
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?
$190,074
Median Household Income
+106% vs state ZIP avg
$69,630
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
38.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11598 ranks among New York ZIPs
Woodmere, 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)
$190,074 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
3,980housing units
3,980
Total Housing Units
3,753
Occupied Units
227
Vacant Units
3.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,039,300
Median Home Value
+175% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11598 vs 11516 →
ZIP 11598 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11580
Valley Stream (11580)
40,113 residents
- 11422
Rosedale (11422)
30,425 residents
- 11563
Lynbrook (11563)
22,666 residents
- 11581
Valley Stream (11581)
20,844 residents
- 11598 13,328
Woodmere (11598)
13,328 residents
- 11518 10,549
East Rockaway (11518)
10,549 residents
- 11096 8,344
Inwood (11096)
8,344 residents
- 11559 8,176
Lawrence (11559)
8,176 residents
- 11557 7,823
Hewlett (11557)
7,823 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11598 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11598 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11598
Woodmere (11598)
$190,074 median income
- 11557
Hewlett (11557)
$176,274 median income
- 11509
Atlantic Beach (11509)
$168,537 median income
- 11559
Lawrence (11559)
$142,830 median income
- 11581
Valley Stream (11581)
$142,233 median income
- 11580
Valley Stream (11580)
$137,402 median income
- 11563
Lynbrook (11563)
$136,887 median income
- 11518
East Rockaway (11518)
$117,052 median income
- 11422
Rosedale (11422)
$114,697 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11598, 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 (13,328 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 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.
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