11509 ZIP Code — Atlantic Beach, NY

Nassau County, New York

ZIP code 11509 is located in Atlantic Beach, New York, within Nassau County. It covers approximately 0.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,682 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 516.

About ZIP code 11509

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $908,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($155,925) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 11509 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,682

population

0.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11509 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11509

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11509. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Atlantic Beach	Acceptable
Atlantic Beach	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11691 Far Rockaway (2 mi) 11559 Lawrence (2.4 mi) 11096 Inwood (2.6 mi) 11516 Cedarhurst (2.8 mi) 11598 Woodmere (3.1 mi) 11692 Arverne (3.5 mi) 11557 Hewlett (3.8 mi) 11558 Island Park (4.2 mi) 11581 Valley Stream (4.6 mi) 11561 Long Beach (4.7 mi) 11518 East Rockaway (4.8 mi) 11430 Jamaica (4.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,682
Population density	2,002 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	0.84 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	40.5876
Longitude	-73.7303
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	516

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.4%	20.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	21.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	33.8%	33.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	29.8%	25.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,682

Population

2,002

People per sq mi

53.9

Median age

$155,925

Median household income

$91,195

Per capita income

$908,800

Median home value

$2,942

Median monthly rent

93.5%

Home ownership

1.3%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

1,109

Housing units

59.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

113

100

45–54

125

55–59

60–64

138

65–74

172

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	275	16.3%
18 and over	1,407	83.7%
65 and over	495	29.4%
Median age	53.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 2.6%

Asian 1.3%

Two or more races 0.9%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,590	91.4%
Hispanic or Latino	57	3.3%
Other race	46	2.6%
Asian	23	1.3%
Two or more races	15	0.9%
Black or African American	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.4%	20.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	21.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	33.8%	33.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	29.8%	25.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 0.8%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 4.6%

$50k–$75k 8.1%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k+ 32.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	0.8%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	4.6%
$50k–$75k	8.1%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	22.4%
$200k+	32.5%
Median income	$155,925

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 0.6%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k–$300k 4.8%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

$500k–$1M 51.3%

$1M+ 38.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$908,800
Median rent / month	$2,942
Owner occupied	93.5%
Renter occupied	6.5%
Vacant	37.7%
Single-family detached	90.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	2.3%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	28.0%
1940–1949	13.1%
1939 or earlier	16.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	0.2%
2 bedrooms	8.5%
3 bedrooms	34.3%
4 bedrooms	40.1%
5+ bedrooms	15.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	48.6%
3 or more	14.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	90.0%
Electricity	5.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	470	65.3%
Cohabiting couple	18	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	54	7.5%
Female householder, no spouse	178	24.7%
Households with children under 18	127	17.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	366	50.8%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.0%	18.2%
Married	74.2%	59.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	0.5%	15.4%
Divorced	7.4%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 14.4%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 31.3%

Graduate / professional 27.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	59.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	7.1%
Kindergarten	14	4.7%
Elementary school	188	63.3%
High school	31	10.4%
College / grad school	43	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Professional & management 16.8%

Finance & real estate 13.2%

Retail trade 10.5%

Construction 10.2%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Information 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Other services 1.3%

Public administration 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.9%
Service	4.1%
Sales & office	27.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	1.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.7%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	16.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	16.3%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.9

Poverty

All people 1.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.6%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.8%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	9.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.4%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	14.9%
Fair or poor health	9.6%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	8.2%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.2%
Visited dentist	76.4%
Cholesterol screening	95.2%
Teeth loss	7.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	24.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.4%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,642	97.6%
Spanish	10	0.6%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,580	93.9%
Born in same state	1,566	93.1%
Born in different state	1,474	87.6%
Foreign born	14	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	102	6.1%
Not a US citizen	83	81.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	234	13.9%
German	126	7.5%
Arab	114	6.8%
Irish	40	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	28	1.7%
French	17	1%
English	13	0.8%
Polish	10	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	97.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11509

What city is ZIP code 11509 in?

ZIP code 11509 is primarily assigned to Atlantic Beach, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11509 in?

ZIP code 11509 falls within Nassau County, New York.

Is ZIP code 11509 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 11509 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 11509 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 11509 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 11509?

59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 11509 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 11509 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 11509 in?

ZIP code 11509 observes the EST timezone.