11552 ZIP Code — West Hempstead, NY

Nassau County, New York

ZIP code 11552 is located in West Hempstead, New York, within Nassau County. It covers approximately 3.49 square miles and serves a population of 26,043 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 516.

About ZIP code 11552

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 $577,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $147,468. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 33% 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 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 11552 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

26,043

population

3.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11552 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11552

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11552. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Hempstead	Acceptable
West Hempstead	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11010 Franklin Square (1.3 mi) 11550 Hempstead (1.6 mi) 11565 Malverne (1.7 mi) 11570 Rockville Centre (1.8 mi) 11530 Garden City (2.4 mi) 11563 Lynbrook (2.7 mi) 11003 Elmont (2.9 mi) 11555 Uniondale (3 mi) 11556 Uniondale (3 mi) 11580 Valley Stream (3.1 mi) 11549 Hempstead (3.1 mi) 11553 Uniondale (3.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	26,043
Population density	7,462 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	3.49 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	40.6936
Longitude	-73.6500
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	18.3%	20.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	20.6%	21.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	38.1%	33.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	23.1%	25.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

26,043

Population

7,462

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$147,468

Median household income

$47,837

Per capita income

$577,300

Median home value

$2,655

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

6,835

Housing units

46.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

764

Under 5

758

957

5–9

950

925

10–14

917

1,027

15–19

1,018

886

20–24

879

1,671

25–34

1,658

1,529

35–44

1,517

1,695

45–54

1,682

855

55–59

849

885

60–64

877

1,028

65–74

1,020

595

75–84

590

257

85+

254

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,563	25.2%
18 and over	19,480	74.8%
65 and over	3,744	14.4%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.5%

Black or African American 19.3%

Hispanic or Latino 14.8%

Other race 9.9%

Two or more races 6%

Asian 4.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	13,911	45.5%
Black or African American	5,888	19.3%
Hispanic or Latino	4,529	14.8%
Other race	3,040	9.9%
Two or more races	1,848	6%
Asian	1,260	4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	71	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.3%	20.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	20.6%	21.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	38.1%	33.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	23.1%	25.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 7.2%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k+ 29.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	7.2%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	20.1%
$200k+	29.1%
Median income	$147,468

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k–$300k 0.9%

$300k–$500k 29.3%

$500k–$1M 63.2%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$577,300
Median rent / month	$2,655
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	3.5%
Single-family detached	91.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	1.2%
1980–1989	1.0%
1970–1979	3.7%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	37.1%
1940–1949	18.8%
1939 or earlier	23.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	10.1%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	30.2%
5+ bedrooms	14.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.0%
Electricity	4.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Fuel oil	26.3%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,640	63.0%
Cohabiting couple	369	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	677	9.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,676	22.8%
Households with children under 18	3,225	43.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,612	35.5%
Average household size	3.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.9%	34.1%
Married	49.4%	47.3%
Separated	1.3%	2.6%
Widowed	2.0%	7.7%
Divorced	5.4%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 22.4%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 24.6%

Graduate / professional 21.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	46.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	599	7.4%
Kindergarten	441	5.4%
Elementary school	2,772	34.0%
High school	1,795	22.0%
College / grad school	2,535	31.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.0%

Retail trade 9.1%

Professional & management 9.1%

Finance & real estate 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Construction 7.6%

Public administration 4.9%

Other services 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Manufacturing 2.1%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.2%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.8%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	11.1%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.2

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 8.6%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 6.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.8%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	19.9%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	4.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.9%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	15.0%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	70.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	407	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	23.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.3%
Public insurance	27.9%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,521	94.2%
Spanish	2,106	8.6%
Other Indo-European	1,321	5.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	480	2.0%
Other languages	175	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,956	80.5%
Born in same state	20,547	78.9%
Born in different state	19,438	74.6%
Foreign born	409	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	5,087	19.5%
Not a US citizen	4,012	78.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,214	8.5%
Arab	1,515	5.8%
French	567	2.2%
Irish	327	1.3%
Norwegian	77	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	72	0.3%
Polish	50	0.2%
Dutch	38	0.1%
German	21	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.3%
Internet access	98.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11552

What city is ZIP code 11552 in?

ZIP code 11552 is primarily assigned to West Hempstead, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11552 in?

ZIP code 11552 falls within Nassau County, New York.

Is ZIP code 11552 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 11552 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 11552?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 11552?

The median household income in ZIP code 11552 is $147,468, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11552?

The median home value in ZIP code 11552 is $577,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 11552 in?

ZIP code 11552 observes the EST timezone.