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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
$145,788
Median income
$625,100
Median home value
43.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $52,997. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. Housing costs here run $625,100 for a typical home value (65% above the state average), with rent averaging $3,092 a month; 85.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 11801 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Nassau County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 11801?

43.2

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

34.3%

Foreign-Born

White 39.7%
African American 2.9%
Asian 31.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 68.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.5%

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

What does housing look like?

12,966

Total Housing Units

12,757

Occupied Units

209

Vacant Units

3.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$625,100

Median Home Value

+65% vs state

$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

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ZIP 11801 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 11801 ranks #3 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 11801 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 11801 ranks #9 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
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

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Pop: 56,435
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Pop: 53,804
11590 standard
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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

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.