11042 ZIP Code — New Hyde Park, NY
Nassau County, New York
ZIP code 11042 is located in New Hyde Park, New York, within Nassau County. It covers approximately 0.60 square miles and serves a population of 317 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 516.
About ZIP code 11042
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
317
population
0.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
11042 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 11042
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| New Hyde Park | Acceptable |
| New Hyde Park | Acceptable |
| New Hyde Park | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
11005 Floral Park (0.8 mi)
11020 Great Neck (1 mi)
11004 Glen Oaks (1.1 mi)
11040 New Hyde Park (1.4 mi)
11362 Little Neck (1.9 mi)
11426 Bellerose (2 mi)
11021 Great Neck (2.2 mi)
11030 Manhasset (2.4 mi)
11363 Little Neck (2.5 mi)
11001 Floral Park (2.6 mi)
11507 Albertson (2.7 mi)
11596 Williston Park (3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 317 |
| Population density | 528 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.60 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7605 |
| Longitude | -73.6999 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 516 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
317
Population
528
People per sq mi
87.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$23,036
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
55–59
5
5
60–64
12
13
65–74
27
27
75–84
56
55
85+
115
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 317 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 293 | 92.4% |
| Median age | 87.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.1%
Black or African American
24.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Asian
3.6%
Other race
2.1%
Two or more races
1.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 64.1% |
| Black or African American | 82 | 24.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 12 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 7 | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 1.5% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.5% | 18.6% |
| Married | 16.7% | 11.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 57.8% | 54.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 16.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
18.9%
Some HS, no diploma
9.5%
HS graduate
54.9%
Some college, no degree
3.8%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
3.8%
Graduate / professional
9.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 71.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 14.3% |
| High blood pressure | 51.9% |
| High cholesterol | 46.7% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 13.2% |
| Stroke | 5.8% |
| Asthma | 6.6% |
| Arthritis | 41.7% |
| Kidney disease | 5.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 20.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 2.7% |
| Binge drinking | 2.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 22.4% |
| Depression | 8.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% |
| Poor mental health | 5.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 8.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 93.1% |
| Visited dentist | 80.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 98.7% |
| Teeth loss | 7.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 14 | 4.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 317 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 34 | 10.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 7 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 27 | 8.5% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 260 | 82.0% |
| Born in same state | 241 | 76.0% |
| Born in different state | 219 | 69.1% |
| Foreign born | 19 | 6.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 57 | 18.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 42 | 73.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 10 | 3.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11042
What city is ZIP code 11042 in?
ZIP code 11042 is primarily assigned to New Hyde Park, New York.
What county is ZIP code 11042 in?
ZIP code 11042 falls within Nassau County, New York.
Does ZIP code 11042 have an older population?
92% of residents in ZIP code 11042 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 11042?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the population of ZIP code 11042?
ZIP code 11042 has an estimated population of 317 residents, with a density of 529 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 11042 in?
ZIP code 11042 observes the EST timezone.