11552 ZIP Code
West Hempstead, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 11552 |
| City/Town: | West Hempstead |
| County: | Nassau |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,043 |
| Median Household Income: | $147,468 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,254 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,631 |
| Median Home Value: | $577,300 |
| Land Area: | 3.5 sq miles
9.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6918, -73.6542 |
Population Information (11552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,043 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,076 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,967 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,522 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,907 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,842 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,045 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,765 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,329 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,046 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,377 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,704 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,762 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,048 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,185 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 511 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (11552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $577,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,655 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,631 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,362 | 96.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 269 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,566 | 89.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 796 | 10.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (11552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,962 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 630 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 644 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,801 | 22.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,518 | 14.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,527 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,181 | 24.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,661 | 21.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (11552 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $147,468 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $164,450 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $159,830 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,254 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (11552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,287 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,493 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 766 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,978 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,909 | 79.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,806 | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 766 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (11552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,911 | 53.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,888 | 22.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,260 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 71 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,040 | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,848 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,529 | 17.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,880 | 22.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 128 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,258 | 4.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 141 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,353 | 16.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (11552 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 142 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 72 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 180 | 2.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 202 | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 523 | 7.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 533 | 7.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 609 | 8.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,474 | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,482 | 20.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,145 | 29.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (11552 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,243 | 66.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 658 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,335 | 10.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 171 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 261 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,311 | 10.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 38.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (11552 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 948 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 266 | 2.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 272 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,137 | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 956 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 176 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,117 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,142 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,498 | 36.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,042 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 322 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 617 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (11552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.7% | 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 (11552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,183 | 96.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,407 | 82.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,257 | 27.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 828 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (11552 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,116 | 83.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,414 | 32.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,988 | 27.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 232 | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 78 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 295 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (11552 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,964 | 91.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 28 | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 246 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 46 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 115 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 56 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 148 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 28 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (11552 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 106 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 218 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 91 | 1.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 79 | 1.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 283 | 3.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 818 | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,832 | 37.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,433 | 18.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,771 | 23.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (11552 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 50 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 252 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 768 | 10.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,130 | 41.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,302 | 30.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,129 | 14.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (11552 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,858 | 66.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 121 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 345 | 4.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,937 | 26.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 26 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 75 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (11552 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 372 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,894 | 25.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,080 | 41.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,016 | 27.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (11552 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 56 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 55 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 105 | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 19 | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 62 | 0.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,921 | 29.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,149 | 63.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 199 | 3.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (11552 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,553 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,655 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 4.02 | 2.38 |
Households (11552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,362 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,640 | 63.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,178 | 29.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 677 | 9.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,676 | 22.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,225 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,612 | 35.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.76 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (11552 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,355 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,334 | 41.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,112 | 49.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 212 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 564 | 5.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,549 | 34.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (11552 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,142 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 599 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 441 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,772 | 34.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,795 | 22.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,535 | 31.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (11552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,452 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 407 | 2.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,011 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,118 | 8.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 298 | 14.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 934 | 44.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 886 | 41.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (11552 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,770 | 91.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,012 | 7.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 998 | 49.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,003 | 49.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 102 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 11 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (11552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,956 | 80.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 409 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,087 | 1243.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,087 | 1243.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,087 | 1243.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 421 | 102.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 311 | 76.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,195 | 781.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 78 | 19.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (11552 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,521 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,798 | 72.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,723 | 27.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,821 | 15.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,478 | 6.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 461 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 963 | 3.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (11552 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,362 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,229 | 98.2% | 89.4% |
West Hempstead, NY11552