11572 ZIP Code — Oceanside, NY

Nassau County, New York

ZIP code 11572 is located in Oceanside, New York, within Nassau County. It covers approximately 4.77 square miles and serves a population of 29,961 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 516.

About ZIP code 11572

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 $608,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($134,615) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 40% 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 high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 11572 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

29,961

population

4.77

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11572 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11572

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11572. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oceanside	Acceptable
Oceanside	Acceptable
Oceanside	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11518 East Rockaway (1.6 mi) 11510 Baldwin (2.1 mi) 11558 Island Park (2.1 mi) 11570 Rockville Centre (2.3 mi) 11563 Lynbrook (2.4 mi) 11557 Hewlett (3 mi) 11561 Long Beach (3.1 mi) 11520 Freeport (3.2 mi) 11565 Malverne (3.3 mi) 11598 Woodmere (3.9 mi) 11581 Valley Stream (4.1 mi) 11552 West Hempstead (4.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	29,961
Population density	6,281 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	4.77 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	40.6344
Longitude	-73.6386
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	516

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.8%	20.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	21.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	33.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	22.2%	25.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

29,961

Population

6,281

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$134,615

Median household income

$58,039

Per capita income

$608,100

Median home value

$2,049

Median monthly rent

91.5%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

9,744

Housing units

47.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

701

Under 5

639

863

5–9

788

1,049

10–14

958

879

15–19

802

878

20–24

801

1,600

25–34

1,459

1,763

35–44

1,609

2,380

45–54

2,171

1,200

55–59

1,095

969

60–64

884

1,957

65–74

1,785

875

75–84

799

553

85+

504

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,187	20.7%
18 and over	23,774	79.3%
65 and over	6,473	21.6%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Two or more races 7%

Asian 2.8%

Other race 2.7%

Black or African American 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	25,238	78%
Hispanic or Latino	2,388	7.4%
Two or more races	2,276	7%
Asian	920	2.8%
Other race	873	2.7%
Black or African American	603	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	51	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.8%	20.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	21.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	33.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	22.2%	25.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k+ 29.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	15.4%
$200k+	29.5%
Median income	$134,615

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 0.2%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 1.3%

$300k–$500k 23.2%

$500k–$1M 70.0%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$608,100
Median rent / month	$2,049
Owner occupied	91.5%
Renter occupied	8.5%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	0.8%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	18.5%
1950–1959	39.2%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	17.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	12.5%
3 bedrooms	41.7%
4 bedrooms	31.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.9%
Electricity	6.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Fuel oil	23.1%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,895	66.8%
Cohabiting couple	392	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	982	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	2,046	19.8%
Households with children under 18	3,451	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,424	42.9%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	20.7%
Married	61.3%	59.5%
Separated	1.1%	1.4%
Widowed	3.5%	10.0%
Divorced	3.8%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 26.3%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 24.7%

Graduate / professional 22.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	47.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	440	6.5%
Kindergarten	267	3.9%
Elementary school	2,751	40.3%
High school	1,838	27.0%
College / grad school	1,522	22.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.8%

Professional & management 12.5%

Finance & real estate 9.7%

Retail trade 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Construction 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Public administration 5.1%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Other services 2.6%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Information 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.4%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	5.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.2%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	12.5%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 3.0%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 2.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	33.5%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.7%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	7.5%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	21.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.2%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	18.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	9.3%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	7.7%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	74.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	8.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	817	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.8%
Public insurance	29.8%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	28,621	95.5%
Spanish	1,719	6.0%
Other Indo-European	1,082	3.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	404	1.4%
Other languages	177	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	25,542	85.3%
Born in same state	25,264	84.3%
Born in different state	24,091	80.4%
Foreign born	278	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	4,419	14.7%
Not a US citizen	3,655	82.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5,191	17.3%
Arab	1,525	5.1%
French	851	2.8%
Polish	273	0.9%
Irish	109	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	66	0.2%
Norwegian	49	0.2%
German	27	0.1%
Dutch	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11572

What city is ZIP code 11572 in?

ZIP code 11572 is primarily assigned to Oceanside, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11572 in?

ZIP code 11572 falls within Nassau County, New York.

Is ZIP code 11572 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 11572 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 11572?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 11572 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 11572 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 11572?

The median household income in ZIP code 11572 is $134,615, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 11572 in?

ZIP code 11572 observes the EST timezone.