11762 ZIP Code — Massapequa Park, NY

Nassau County, New York

ZIP code 11762 is located in Massapequa Park, New York, within Nassau County. It covers approximately 3.22 square miles and serves a population of 22,440 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 516/631.

About ZIP code 11762

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 $614,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $160,139. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 37% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 11762 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

22,440

population

3.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11762 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11762

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11762. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Massapequa Park	Acceptable
Massapequa Park	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11758 Massapequa (0.5 mi) 11701 Amityville (2 mi) 11783 Seaford (2.4 mi) 11726 Copiague (2.8 mi) 11702 Babylon (2.8 mi) 11793 Wantagh (3.4 mi) 11737 Farmingdale (3.7 mi) 11735 Farmingdale (3.8 mi) 11757 Lindenhurst (3.9 mi) 11714 Bethpage (4.7 mi) 11710 Bellmore (4.7 mi) 11756 Levittown (4.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	22,440
Population density	6,969 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	3.22 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	40.6791
Longitude	-73.4479
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	516/631

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.7%	20.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	16.9%	21.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	41.1%	33.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	25.4%	25.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

22,440

Population

6,969

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$160,139

Median household income

$61,090

Per capita income

$614,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.4%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

7,720

Housing units

49.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

665

Under 5

663

586

5–9

584

625

10–14

624

580

15–19

578

675

20–24

673

1,268

25–34

1,265

1,465

35–44

1,463

1,364

45–54

1,362

813

55–59

812

992

60–64

990

1,423

65–74

1,421

540

75–84

538

236

85+

235

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,514	20.1%
18 and over	17,926	79.9%
65 and over	4,393	19.6%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Asian 2.1%

Other race 1.6%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	20,482	88%
Two or more races	886	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	843	3.6%
Asian	490	2.1%
Other race	378	1.6%
Black or African American	172	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	32	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.7%	20.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	16.9%	21.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	41.1%	33.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	25.4%	25.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 5.4%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k+ 34.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	5.4%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	19.5%
$200k+	34.3%
Median income	$160,139

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$200k–$300k 0.7%

$300k–$500k 16.9%

$500k–$1M 76.8%

$1M+ 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$614,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.4%
Renter occupied	1.6%
Vacant	2.4%
Single-family detached	96.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	0.1%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	4.2%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	72.6%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	5.9%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	32.5%
5+ bedrooms	11.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	48.6%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.1%
Electricity	3.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	35.5%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,599	73.1%
Cohabiting couple	155	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	667	8.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,236	16.1%
Households with children under 18	2,552	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,964	38.7%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	23.8%
Married	63.3%	60.1%
Separated	0.1%	0.5%
Widowed	3.8%	8.2%
Divorced	4.7%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 23.5%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 26.8%

Graduate / professional 22.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	49.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	527	9.8%
Kindergarten	202	3.8%
Elementary school	2,054	38.2%
High school	898	16.7%
College / grad school	1,697	31.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Retail trade 10.9%

Finance & real estate 10.7%

Professional & management 10.3%

Public administration 10.1%

Construction 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Other services 3.4%

Information 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.7%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.2%
Government	25.3%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	9.1%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 3.2%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 4.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	34.1%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.4%
High blood pressure	28.6%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	7.0%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	20.9%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.4%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	16.2%
Fair or poor health	8.8%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	7.5%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	74.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.4%
Teeth loss	8.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	764	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.5%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	4.8%
65 and over	22.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.0%
Public insurance	25.2%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,112	94.1%
Spanish	254	1.2%
Other Indo-European	104	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	113	0.5%
Other languages	37	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,444	95.6%
Born in same state	21,388	95.3%
Born in different state	20,392	90.9%
Foreign born	56	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	996	4.4%
Not a US citizen	884	88.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5,989	26.7%
French	1,313	5.9%
Arab	907	4%
Polish	200	0.9%
Irish	115	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	78	0.3%
English	36	0.2%
German	11	0%
Dutch	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11762

What city is ZIP code 11762 in?

ZIP code 11762 is primarily assigned to Massapequa Park, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11762 in?

ZIP code 11762 falls within Nassau County, New York.

Is ZIP code 11762 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 11762 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 11762?

49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 11762 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 11762 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 11762?

The median household income in ZIP code 11762 is $160,139, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 11762 in?

ZIP code 11762 observes the EST timezone.