Hicksville, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11801
Nassau County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,553
- 2,302/sq mi High-density area
- $145,788
- Median income Above-median income area
- $625,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hicksville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,302
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11801 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 11801 (Hicksville, NY) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.7 in 2023 to 292.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11801 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hicksville, Nassau County, New York, with 39,553 residents across 17.2 square miles, a density of 2,302 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11801 skews affluent, with a median household income of $145,788 (58% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,997. The poverty rate is 3.9%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $625,100 (65% above the average New York ZIP), while 85.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,092.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nassau County, so 11801 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 11801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hicksville, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11801.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
274 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
233 establishments
- Construction
Construction
213 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
191 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
186 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 11801, Hicksville, 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
39,553
Population
17.2
Area (sq mi)
2,302
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11801?
43.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
34.3%
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?
$145,788
Median Household Income
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$52,997
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
34.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11801 ranks nationally
Hicksville, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$145,788 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US 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
12,966housing units
12,966
Total Housing Units
12,757
Occupied Units
209
Vacant Units
3.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$625,100
Median Home Value
+65% vs state ZIP avg
$3,092
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
+3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
292
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+192%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11801 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 221 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 232 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 260 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 284 |
| 2024 | +3.1% | 292 |
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 1,927 business establishments in ZIP 11801, employing approximately 25,734 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,690,192,000.
1,927
Businesses
25,734
Employees
$1.7B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 274 | 14.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 233 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 213 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 191 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 186 | 9.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 180 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 165 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 123 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 78 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 60 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 59 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 52 | 2.7% |
| Information | 30 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 29 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 12 | 0.6% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
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 11801 vs 11753 →
ZIP 11801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11590
Westbury (11590)
45,768 residents
- 11756
Levittown (11756)
42,791 residents
- 11801
Hicksville (11801)
39,553 residents
- 11554
East Meadow (11554)
38,132 residents
- 11803
Plainview (11803)
28,127 residents
- 11791
Syosset (11791)
25,076 residents
- 11714
Bethpage (11714)
22,658 residents
- 11753 12,014
Jericho (11753)
12,014 residents
- 11804 5,010
Old Bethpage (11804)
5,010 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11801 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11568
Old Westbury (11568)
$250,000 median income
- 11791
Syosset (11791)
$202,962 median income
- 11804
Old Bethpage (11804)
$190,469 median income
- 11803
Plainview (11803)
$187,514 median income
- 11753
Jericho (11753)
$175,781 median income
- 11590
Westbury (11590)
$152,960 median income
- 11732
East Norwich (11732)
$148,965 median income
- 11756
Levittown (11756)
$146,019 median income
- 11801
Hicksville (11801)
$145,788 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11801 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11753 | Jericho, NY | 12,014 | 2.1 mi |
| 11756 | Levittown, NY | 42,791 | 2.6 mi |
| 11590 | Westbury, NY | 45,768 | 2.7 mi |
| 11714 | Bethpage, NY | 22,658 | 2.4 mi |
| 11803 | Plainview, NY | 28,127 | 3.0 mi |
| 11804 | Old Bethpage, NY | 5,010 | 3.5 mi |
| 11554 | East Meadow, NY | 38,132 | 3.5 mi |
| 11791 | Syosset, NY | 25,076 | 4.7 mi |
| 11732 | East Norwich, NY | 3,430 | 5.7 mi |
| 11568 | Old Westbury, NY | 4,555 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11801, 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 (39,553 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 11801 in?
ZIP code 11801 (Hicksville) 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 11801?
ZIP code 11801 in Hicksville, NY has a population of 39,553 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11801?
The median household income in ZIP 11801 is $145,788, which is 91% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11801?
The median home value in ZIP 11801 is $625,100, which is 125% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11801?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11801 is White at 39.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11801?
ZIP code 11801 has 1,927 business establishments employing approximately 25,734 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11801?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11801 are: Retail trade (274), Professional, scientific, and technical services (233), Construction (213). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11801?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11801 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 11801?
In ZIP code 11801, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.5% 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 11801?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11801 is 34.0 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 11801?
In ZIP code 11801, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11801?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11801 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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