ZIP Code 11762
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Massapequa Park · Nassau County · New York
- Population
- 22,360
- Median income
- $169,624
- Median home value
- $641,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.0%
- Land area
- 7.9 sq mi
2,822/sq mi
▲ 122% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 130% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.5
New York
ZIP code 11762 in Massapequa Park, New York has a population of 22,360. The median household income is $169,624, which is 122% above the national average. Median home value is $641,000, 130% above the US average. 52.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11762 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.9 square miles in Massapequa Park, Nassau County, New York. The area is home to 22,360 residents, producing a population density of 2,822 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 11762 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11762 sits at $169,624 (83% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $66,684. The poverty rate stands at 2.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $641,000 (69% above the state average) with median rent at $3,469 per month, and 98.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11762 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11762 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 11762
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11762.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
65 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 establishments
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11762, Massapequa Park, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
22,360
Population
7.9
Area (sq mi)
2,822
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11762?
43.5
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
4.0%
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?
$169,624
Median Household Income
+83% vs state
$66,684
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
35.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,873
Total Housing Units
7,747
Occupied Units
126
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$641,000
Median Home Value
+69% vs state
$3,469
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11762 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 197 |
| 2021 | +7.5% | 212 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 234 |
| 2023 | +3.7% | 243 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 260 |
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 452 business establishments in ZIP 11762, employing approximately 3,641 people with a combined annual payroll of $130,291,000.
452
Businesses
3,641
Employees
$130.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 66 | 14.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 65 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 60 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 46 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 13 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.1% |
| Information | 3 | 0.7% |
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 11762 vs 11758 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11758 | Massapequa, NY | 53,804 | 1.1 mi |
| 11701 | Amityville, NY | 27,109 | 1.8 mi |
| 11783 | Seaford, NY | 21,288 | 2.3 mi |
| 11726 | Copiague, NY | 19,857 | 2.7 mi |
| 11735 | Farmingdale, NY | 32,098 | 3.5 mi |
| 11757 | Lindenhurst, NY | 45,700 | 3.9 mi |
| 11804 | Old Bethpage, NY | 5,010 | 5.3 mi |
| 11710 | Bellmore, NY | 34,496 | 4.6 mi |
| 11793 | Wantagh, NY | 32,298 | 4.1 mi |
| 11714 | Bethpage, NY | 22,658 | 4.7 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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