11542 ZIP Code — Glen Cove, NY
Nassau County, New York
ZIP code 11542 is located in Glen Cove, New York, within Nassau County. It covers approximately 6.72 square miles and serves a population of 29,095 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 516.
About ZIP code 11542
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $629,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
The gap between median ($91,774) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% 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. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,095
population
6.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
11542 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 11542
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Glen Cove | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
11560 Locust Valley (1.7 mi)
11579 Sea Cliff (2.3 mi)
11765 Mill Neck (3.5 mi)
11545 Glen Head (3.7 mi)
11548 Greenvale (4.1 mi)
11709 Bayville (4.2 mi)
11050 Port Washington (4.5 mi)
11732 East Norwich (4.7 mi)
11771 Oyster Bay (5 mi)
11054 Port Washington (5.1 mi)
11052 Port Washington (5.1 mi)
11053 Port Washington (5.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,095 |
| Population density | 4,330 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.72 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8736 |
| Longitude | -73.6232 |
| 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 | 35.3% | 20.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.5% | 21.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.3% | 33.1% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.9% | 25.0% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
29,095
Population
4,330
People per sq mi
43.2
Median age
$91,774
Median household income
$47,688
Per capita income
$629,700
Median home value
$2,296
Median monthly rent
57.6%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
6,687
Housing units
42.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
668
Under 5
735
756
5–9
832
659
10–14
724
837
15–19
921
1,033
20–24
1,136
1,689
25–34
1,859
1,601
35–44
1,762
1,879
45–54
2,067
990
55–59
1,090
930
60–64
1,023
1,530
65–74
1,683
851
75–84
937
430
85+
473
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,442 | 18.7% |
| 18 and over | 23,653 | 81.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,904 | 20.3% |
| Median age | 43.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic or Latino
16%
Two or more races
8.7%
Other race
8.2%
Black or African American
4.7%
Asian
4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,722 | 57% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,523 | 16% |
| Two or more races | 3,005 | 8.7% |
| Other race | 2,828 | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,638 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1,579 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 257 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.3% | 20.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.5% | 21.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.3% | 33.1% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.9% | 25.0% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
10.5%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
4.2%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
10.5%
$75k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k+
19.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.3% |
| $200k+ | 19.0% |
| Median income | $91,774 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k–$300k
6.1%
$300k–$500k
18.1%
$500k–$1M
59.9%
$1M+
12.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $629,700 |
| Median rent / month | $2,296 |
| Owner occupied | 57.6% |
| Renter occupied | 42.4% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
| Single-family detached | 54.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 17.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 30.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.8% |
| 3 or more | 20.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.1% |
| Electricity | 10.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.9% |
| Fuel oil | 20.7% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,983 | 45.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 924 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,752 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,306 | 30.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,163 | 28.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,029 | 36.7% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.9% | 33.7% |
| Married | 50.3% | 41.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
24.1%
Some college, no degree
14.1%
Associate's degree
5.1%
Bachelor's degree
24.6%
Graduate / professional
17.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 503 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 310 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,273 | 32.4% |
| High school | 1,545 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,375 | 33.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.7%
Professional & management
13.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.8%
Retail trade
10.0%
Construction
9.1%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Other services
5.6%
Public administration
4.4%
Manufacturing
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.9% |
| Service | 23.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 4.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.7% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.8% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 10.5% |
| Walk | 3.5% |
| Work from home | 8.5% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.6 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
19.6%
18 and over
13.7%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
40.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.2% |
| Retirement income | 21.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.2% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge drinking | 14.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 15.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 15.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.6% |
| Visited dentist | 66.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 834 | 3.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 31.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.9% |
| Public insurance | 35.7% |
| No insurance | 8.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,692 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 4,494 | 16.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,192 | 11.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 869 | 3.1% |
| Other languages | 393 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,941 | 72.0% |
| Born in same state | 20,375 | 70.0% |
| Born in different state | 17,873 | 61.4% |
| Foreign born | 566 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,154 | 28.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,107 | 50.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,675 | 9.2% |
| Arab | 893 | 3.1% |
| French | 757 | 2.6% |
| English | 122 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 110 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 67 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 65 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 55 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 43 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11542
What city is ZIP code 11542 in?
ZIP code 11542 is primarily assigned to Glen Cove, New York.
What county is ZIP code 11542 in?
ZIP code 11542 falls within Nassau County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11542?
The median home value in ZIP code 11542 is $629,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 11542?
ZIP code 11542 has an estimated population of 29,095 residents, with a density of 4,330 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 11542?
The median household income in ZIP code 11542 is $91,774, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 11542 in?
ZIP code 11542 observes the EST timezone.