11550 ZIP Code
Hempstead, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 11550 |
| City/Town: | Hempstead |
| County: | Nassau |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 60,668 |
| Median Household Income: | $83,333 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,498 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,213 |
| Median Home Value: | $425,300 |
| Land Area: | 4.2 sq miles
10.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.7015, -73.6211 |
Population Information (11550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 60,668 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 29,451 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 31,217 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,015 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,030 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,891 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,433 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,049 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,990 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,473 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,113 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,050 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,085 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,278 | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,484 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 777 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (11550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $425,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,669 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,213 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,780 | 92.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,433 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,305 | 46.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,475 | 53.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (11550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 40,250 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 6,414 | 15.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,371 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 13,149 | 32.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,013 | 17.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,950 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,427 | 11.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,926 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 75.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (11550 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $83,333 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $109,287 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,900 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,498 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (11550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 31,980 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 29,299 | 91.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,627 | 8.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,662 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 23,611 | 80.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,765 | 12.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,889 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (11550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,069 | 13.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 27,970 | 46.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 175 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,201 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 17,279 | 28.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,967 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 22,264 | 36.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 26,908 | 44.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,043 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,662 | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 168 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 24,035 | 39.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (11550 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 781 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 897 | 5.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,010 | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,406 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,775 | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,476 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,868 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,406 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,858 | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,303 | 13.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (11550 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,488 | 56.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 4,039 | 13.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5,192 | 17.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 681 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 665 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,718 | 5.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (11550 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 53 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,790 | 9.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,334 | 4.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 516 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,705 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,427 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 394 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,897 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,025 | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,909 | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,287 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,756 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,206 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (11550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (11550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 52,723 | 86.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,674 | 53.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 26,990 | 44.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 7,050 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (11550 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,784 | 83.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,177 | 29.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,087 | 17.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,017 | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 783 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,498 | 19.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (11550 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,074 | 47.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 573 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,274 | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 603 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 775 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 723 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 6,111 | 31.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 80 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (11550 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 895 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 562 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 560 | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 468 | 2.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,819 | 14.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,941 | 15.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,952 | 20.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,656 | 13.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,360 | 22.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (11550 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,190 | 6.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,575 | 18.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,628 | 24.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,415 | 28.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,084 | 16.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,321 | 6.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (11550 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,726 | 71.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 452 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,282 | 7.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,093 | 17.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 105 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 112 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (11550 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,549 | 20.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,733 | 37.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,494 | 25.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,004 | 16.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (11550 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 275 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 124 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 95 | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 105 | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 916 | 11.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,739 | 57.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,945 | 23.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 106 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (11550 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,231 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,460 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,669 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.14 | 2.38 |
Households (11550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,780 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,834 | 32.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,655 | 14.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,990 | 16.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,493 | 42.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,776 | 43.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,350 | 30.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.81 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (11550 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,261 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,915 | 51.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,629 | 37.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 528 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,773 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 12,904 | 55.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (11550 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,441 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 734 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 663 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,235 | 43.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,973 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,836 | 26.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (11550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 46,590 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 833 | 1.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 59,773 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,419 | 7.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 363 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,230 | 50.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,826 | 41.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (11550 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 54,966 | 90.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,063 | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,673 | 52.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,098 | 41.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 329 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 292 | 5.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (11550 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,814 | 62.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,038 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 22,854 | 2201.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 22,854 | 2201.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 22,854 | 2201.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 338 | 32.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 483 | 46.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 21,345 | 2056.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 57 | 5.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (11550 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 56,653 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,995 | 52.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 26,658 | 47.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 22,346 | 39.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,637 | 6.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 248 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 427 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (11550 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,780 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,711 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
Hempstead, NY11550