Massapequa Park, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11762
Nassau County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,360
- 2,822/sq mi High-density area
- $169,624
- Median income Above-median income area
- $641,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Massapequa Park pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,822
- people per sq mi
- 98%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11762 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 11762 (Massapequa Park, NY) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 243.0 in 2023 to 260.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11762 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Massapequa Park, Nassau County, New York, with 22,360 residents across 7.9 square miles, a density of 2,822 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11762 skews affluent, with a median household income of $169,624 (83% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,684. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.6% and unemployment is 3.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $641,000 (69% above the average New York ZIP), while 98.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,469.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nassau County, so 11762 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 11762
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Massapequa Park, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$66,684
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
35.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11762 ranks among New York ZIPs
Massapequa 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)
$169,624 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
7,873housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 11762 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11758
Massapequa (11758)
53,804 residents
- 11757
Lindenhurst (11757)
45,700 residents
- 11710
Bellmore (11710)
34,496 residents
- 11793
Wantagh (11793)
32,298 residents
- 11735
Farmingdale (11735)
32,098 residents
- 11701
Amityville (11701)
27,109 residents
- 11714
Bethpage (11714)
22,658 residents
- 11762
Massapequa Park (11762)
22,360 residents
- 11783 21,288
Seaford (11783)
21,288 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11762 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11762 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11804
Old Bethpage (11804)
$190,469 median income
- 11783
Seaford (11783)
$176,993 median income
- 11710
Bellmore (11710)
$173,054 median income
- 11762
Massapequa Park (11762)
$169,624 median income
- 11793
Wantagh (11793)
$167,068 median income
- 11758
Massapequa (11758)
$154,110 median income
- 11735
Farmingdale (11735)
$139,443 median income
- 11726
Copiague (11726)
$128,425 median income
- 11757
Lindenhurst (11757)
$127,889 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11762 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11762, 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 (22,360 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 11762 in?
ZIP code 11762 (Massapequa 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 11762?
ZIP code 11762 in Massapequa Park, NY has a population of 22,360 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11762?
The median household income in ZIP 11762 is $169,624, which is 122% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11762?
The median home value in ZIP 11762 is $641,000, which is 130% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11762?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11762 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11762?
ZIP code 11762 has 452 business establishments employing approximately 3,641 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11762?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11762 are: Retail trade (66), Professional, scientific, and technical services (65), Accommodation and food services (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11762?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11762 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 11762?
In ZIP code 11762, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.0% 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 11762?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11762 is 35.0 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 11762?
In ZIP code 11762, approximately 98.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11762?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11762 is 2.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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