ZIP Code 11801
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Hicksville · Nassau County · New York
- Population
- 39,553
- Median income
- $145,788
- Median home value
- $625,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.5%
- Land area
- 17.2 sq mi
2,302/sq mi
▲ 91% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
▲ 125% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.2
New York
ZIP code 11801 in Hicksville, New York has a population of 39,553. The median household income is $145,788, which is 91% above the national average. Median home value is $625,100, 125% above the US average. 43.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11801 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.2 square miles in Hicksville, Nassau County, New York. The area is home to 39,553 residents, producing a population density of 2,302 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 11801 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11801 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $625,100 (65% above the state average) with median rent at $3,092 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11801 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nassau County, so you can benchmark 11801 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 11801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$52,997
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
34.0 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?
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
$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 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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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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