11801 ZIP Code — Hicksville, NY

Nassau County, New York

ZIP code 11801 is located in Hicksville, New York, within Nassau County. It covers approximately 6.68 square miles and serves a population of 41,967 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 516/631.

About ZIP code 11801

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 $588,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $138,289. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% 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 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 11801 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

41,967

population

6.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11801 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11801

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hicksville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11815 Hicksville (0.2 mi) 11853 Jericho (2 mi) 11753 Jericho (2.2 mi) 11714 Bethpage (2.6 mi) 11756 Levittown (2.9 mi) 11590 Westbury (3 mi) 11554 East Meadow (3.5 mi) 11568 Old Westbury (3.8 mi) 11791 Syosset (4.5 mi) 11797 Woodbury (4.6 mi) 11737 Farmingdale (4.7 mi) 11514 Carle Place (4.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	41,967
Population density	6,282 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	6.68 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.7654
Longitude	-73.5237
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	516/631

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.2%	20.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	21.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	40.6%	33.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	17.6%	25.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

41,967

Population

6,282

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$138,289

Median household income

$49,654

Per capita income

$588,700

Median home value

$2,539

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

11,418

Housing units

42.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

828

Under 5

752

1,083

5–9

983

1,248

10–14

1,132

1,164

15–19

1,056

1,874

20–24

1,700

2,952

25–34

2,678

2,499

35–44

2,268

2,509

45–54

2,277

2,051

55–59

1,861

1,722

60–64

1,563

2,155

65–74

1,955

1,200

75–84

1,089

717

85+

651

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,140	17.0%
18 and over	34,827	83.0%
65 and over	7,767	18.5%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 42.4%

Asian 28.1%

Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

Two or more races 8.8%

Other race 5.9%

Black or African American 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	20,514	42.4%
Asian	13,604	28.1%
Hispanic or Latino	6,467	13.4%
Two or more races	4,262	8.8%
Other race	2,872	5.9%
Black or African American	538	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	149	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	28	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.2%	20.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	21.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	40.6%	33.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	17.6%	25.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 7.8%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k+ 29.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	7.8%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	15.2%
$200k+	29.2%
Median income	$138,289

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k–$300k 1.7%

$300k–$500k 23.0%

$500k–$1M 70.3%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$588,700
Median rent / month	$2,539
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	2.6%
Single-family detached	91.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	1.0%
1990–1999	0.8%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	4.3%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	57.2%
1940–1949	13.6%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	12.0%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	32.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.0%
Electricity	4.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Fuel oil	43.3%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	8,123	63.3%
Cohabiting couple	372	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	2,046	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,282	17.8%
Households with children under 18	3,916	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,429	42.3%
Average household size	3.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.0%	28.5%
Married	54.4%	52.9%
Separated	0.4%	0.6%
Widowed	3.3%	10.9%
Divorced	4.8%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 25.0%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 25.4%

Graduate / professional 16.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	42.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	347	3.8%
Kindergarten	583	6.4%
Elementary school	3,480	38.3%
High school	1,503	16.5%
College / grad school	3,178	35.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Professional & management 13.8%

Retail trade 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Construction 5.1%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Other services 4.9%

Public administration 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.1%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.9%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	13.7%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	12.3%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.7

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 3.3%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 6.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.8%
High blood pressure	27.6%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	7.5%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	19.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.3%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	14.4%
Fair or poor health	9.4%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	7.3%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	71.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	9.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,064	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	26.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.7%
Public insurance	29.3%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	40,387	96.2%
Spanish	7,026	17.4%
Other Indo-European	2,146	5.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3,826	9.5%
Other languages	1,037	2.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	27,784	66.2%
Born in same state	26,844	64.0%
Born in different state	25,227	60.1%
Foreign born	940	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	14,183	33.8%
Not a US citizen	9,067	63.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,448	10.6%
Arab	1,664	4%
French	595	1.4%
Irish	261	0.6%
English	184	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	136	0.3%
Polish	71	0.2%
Norwegian	45	0.1%
Dutch	40	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.6%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11801

What city is ZIP code 11801 in?

ZIP code 11801 is primarily assigned to Hicksville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11801 in?

ZIP code 11801 falls within Nassau County, New York.

Is ZIP code 11801 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 11801 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 11801 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 11801 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 11801?

The median household income in ZIP code 11801 is $138,289, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11801?

The median home value in ZIP code 11801 is $588,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 11801 in?

ZIP code 11801 observes the EST timezone.