Old Bethpage, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11804
Nassau County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,010
- 671/sq mi High-density area
- $190,469
- Median income Above-median income area
- $848,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Old Bethpage pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 671
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11804 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 11804 (Old Bethpage, NY) fell -1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.9 in 2023 to 279.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11804 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Old Bethpage, Nassau County, New York, home to 5,010 residents across 7.5 square miles, a density of 671 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11804 skews affluent, with a median household income of $190,469 (106% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $76,136. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.2% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $848,500 (124% above the average New York ZIP), while 89.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nassau County, so 11804 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 11804
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Old Bethpage, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11804.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade 9
Wholesale trade
9 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 11804, Old Bethpage, 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
5,010
Population
7.5
Area (sq mi)
671
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11804?
40.6
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
12.0%
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?
$190,469
Median Household Income
+106% vs state ZIP avg
$76,136
Per Capita Income
1.2%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11804 ranks among New York ZIPs
Old Bethpage, 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)
$190,469 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
1,563housing units
1,563
Total Housing Units
1,502
Occupied Units
61
Vacant Units
3.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$848,500
Median Home Value
+124% vs state ZIP avg
1958
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
-1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11804 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.3% | 205 |
| 2021 | +8.0% | 221 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 243 |
| 2023 | +16.8% | 284 |
| 2024 | -1.6% | 279 |
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 122 business establishments in ZIP 11804, employing approximately 1,229 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,634,000.
122
Businesses
1,229
Employees
$65.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 22.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 19.7% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 7 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.5% |
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 11804 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
- 11756
Levittown (11756)
42,791 residents
- 11801
Hicksville (11801)
39,553 residents
- 11735
Farmingdale (11735)
32,098 residents
- 11803
Plainview (11803)
28,127 residents
- 11714
Bethpage (11714)
22,658 residents
- 11762
Massapequa Park (11762)
22,360 residents
- 11747 19,803
Melville (11747)
19,803 residents
- 11798 15,347
Wyandanch (11798)
15,347 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11804 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11804 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11797
Woodbury (11797)
$192,609 median income
- 11804
Old Bethpage (11804)
$190,469 median income
- 11803
Plainview (11803)
$187,514 median income
- 11762
Massapequa Park (11762)
$169,624 median income
- 11747
Melville (11747)
$159,540 median income
- 11758
Massapequa (11758)
$154,110 median income
- 11756
Levittown (11756)
$146,019 median income
- 11801
Hicksville (11801)
$145,788 median income
- 11735
Farmingdale (11735)
$139,443 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11804 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11803 | Plainview, NY | 28,127 | 1.8 mi |
| 11714 | Bethpage, NY | 22,658 | 1.9 mi |
| 11735 | Farmingdale, NY | 32,098 | 2.3 mi |
| 11801 | Hicksville, NY | 39,553 | 3.5 mi |
| 11797 | Woodbury, NY | 9,041 | 4.1 mi |
| 11747 | Melville, NY | 19,803 | 3.0 mi |
| 11762 | Massapequa Park, NY | 22,360 | 5.3 mi |
| 11798 | Wyandanch, NY | 15,347 | 4.3 mi |
| 11758 | Massapequa, NY | 53,804 | 6.3 mi |
| 11756 | Levittown, NY | 42,791 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11804, 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 (5,010 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 11804 in?
ZIP code 11804 (Old Bethpage) 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 11804?
ZIP code 11804 in Old Bethpage, NY has a population of 5,010 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11804?
The median household income in ZIP 11804 is $190,469, which is 150% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11804?
The median home value in ZIP 11804 is $848,500, which is 205% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11804?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11804 is White at 78.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11804?
ZIP code 11804 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,229 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11804?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11804 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (27), Health care and social assistance (24), Retail trade (11). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11804?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11804 decreased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 11804?
In ZIP code 11804, 77.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.2% 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 11804?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11804 is 30.9 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 11804?
In ZIP code 11804, approximately 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11804?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11804 is 1.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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