Franklin Square ZIP Code List — Nassau County, NY

There is one unique ZIP code in Franklin Square, New York and it is 11010. Area code: 516.
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2.41
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Franklin Square, NY ZIP code map

About Franklin Square, NY

Franklin Square is a hamlet and census-designated place located in Nassau County, New York, on Long Island's western end. Served exclusively by ZIP code 11010, this close-knit community sits just east of New York City and has long been regarded as a quintessential Long Island suburb. Residents enjoy a blend of residential calm and easy access to the energy of the greater New York metropolitan area, making Franklin Square a popular place to call home.

Location & geography

Franklin Square is situated in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, positioned in the western portion of Long Island roughly 20 miles east of Midtown Manhattan. Nearby communities include Garden City to the east, Valley Stream to the south, West Hempstead to the southeast, and Elmont directly to the west. The hamlet covers exactly 2.41 square miles of land and has no water area whatsoever, reflecting its entirely inland, suburban character with flat terrain typical of the glacially shaped Long Island landscape.

Community & economy

Franklin Square carries the character of a stable, family-oriented suburb with a strong sense of neighborhood pride and a predominantly residential atmosphere. The local economy is supported by small businesses, retail corridors along Hempstead Turnpike, and the many residents who commute into New York City for professional employment. Daily life revolves around local schools, community parks, neighborhood churches, and the variety of shops and restaurants that line the community's main commercial streets.

Transportation

Franklin Square is conveniently accessed via Hempstead Turnpike, one of the major east-west arterials crossing Nassau County, and sits close to the Meadowbrook State Parkway and the Cross Island Parkway for broader regional travel. The Long Island Rail Road's Hempstead Branch provides nearby commuter rail service, with stations accessible in neighboring Garden City and Hempstead offering direct routes into Penn Station in Manhattan. John F. Kennedy International Airport is located approximately 10 miles to the west, and LaGuardia Airport is within a reasonable driving distance, giving residents strong air travel options.

History

Franklin Square developed as a suburban community during the post-World War II housing boom of the late 1940s and 1950s, when returning veterans and their families flocked to Long Island in search of affordable single-family homes. Like many Nassau County hamlets, its growth was closely tied to the expansion of automobile culture and the construction of major parkways that made the New York City commute practical for working families. Over the decades, Franklin Square has maintained its residential identity while evolving to welcome a diverse population that continues to reflect the broader demographic changes of the Long Island region.

Did you know?

Despite having no water area at all within its 2.41 square miles, Franklin Square is located on an island — a geographic distinction that surprises many visitors unfamiliar with Long Island's inland suburban communities. The hamlet's single ZIP code, 11010, serves the entire community, making it one of the more compact and cohesively defined postal areas in Nassau County.

ZIP codes for Franklin Square, NY (1)
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Demographics & statistics

25,751
Population
41.0
Median age
$136,378
Median household income
$50,334
Per capita income
$632,100
Median home value
$2,082
Median monthly rent
83.7%
Home ownership
4.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
7,068
Housing units
39.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
712
Under 5
746
763
5–9
798
698
10–14
731
698
15–19
731
809
20–24
847
1,650
25–34
1,727
1,686
35–44
1,765
1,617
45–54
1,693
1,034
55–59
1,083
784
60–64
821
1,166
65–74
1,221
634
75–84
664
329
85+
344
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Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185,34520.8%
18 and over20,40679.2%
65 and over4,35816.9%
Median age41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 9.7%
Other race 7.1%
Two or more races 6%
Black or African American 3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
GroupCount%
White18,16562.5%
Hispanic or Latino3,32811.4%
Asian2,8109.7%
Other race2,0747.1%
Two or more races1,7346%
Black or African American8643%
American Indian / Alaska Native1040.4%

Household income

Under $10k 1.1%
$10k–$15k 1.9%
$15k–$25k 2.9%
$25k–$35k 3.3%
$35k–$50k 7.2%
$50k–$75k 7.7%
$75k–$100k 10.1%
$100k–$150k 23.9%
$150k–$200k 14.0%
$200k+ 27.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.1%
$10k–$15k1.9%
$15k–$25k2.9%
$25k–$35k3.3%
$35k–$50k7.2%
$50k–$75k7.7%
$75k–$100k10.1%
$100k–$150k23.9%
$150k–$200k14.0%
$200k+27.9%
Median income$136,378

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%
$50k–$100k 1.8%
$100k–$150k 0.2%
$150k–$200k 0.4%
$200k–$300k 0.5%
$300k–$500k 14.2%
$500k–$1M 78.7%
$1M+ 3.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$632,100
Median rent / month$2,082
Owner occupied83.7%
Renter occupied16.3%
Vacant1.6%
Single-family detached86.0%
Large apartment buildings0.8%
Mobile homes0.6%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)3.15

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–20190.7%
2000–20091.3%
1990–19991.2%
1980–19893.9%
1970–19793.2%
1960–19697.8%
1950–195944.8%
1940–194919.5%
1939 or earlier17.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.3%
1 bedroom3.2%
2 bedrooms16.2%
3 bedrooms42.9%
4 bedrooms26.7%
5+ bedrooms10.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.8%
1 vehicle28.5%
2 vehicles43.5%
3 or more24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas63.9%
Electricity2.1%
Propane / LP gas3.6%
Fuel oil29.1%
Wood0.4%
No fuel used0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5,53866.9%
Cohabiting couple4235.1%
Male householder, no spouse83310.1%
Female householder, no spouse1,48417.9%
Households with children under 183,12737.8%
Households with seniors (65+)3,10637.5%
Average household size3.09

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.5%28.8%
Married59.4%53.6%
Separated1.3%1.2%
Widowed3.5%8.4%
Divorced6.3%8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%
Some HS, no diploma 3.6%
HS graduate 26.7%
Some college, no degree 17.1%
Associate's degree 8.2%
Bachelor's degree 21.1%
Graduate / professional 17.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.9%
Bachelor's or higher39.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool5258.5%
Kindergarten1993.2%
Elementary school2,45839.7%
High school1,26820.5%
College / grad school1,73728.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.9%
Professional & management 11.8%
Construction 7.8%
Retail trade 7.7%
Finance & real estate 7.2%
Public administration 6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%
Transportation & utilities 6.5%
Wholesale trade 3.9%
Other services 3.7%
Manufacturing 3.5%
Information 2.5%
Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts43.3%
Service16.1%
Sales & office22.2%
Natural resources & construction10.3%
Production & transportation8.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.6%
Government19.9%
Self-employed5.5%
Unpaid family workers0.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.6%
Carpool5.4%
Public transit9.8%
Walk0.1%
Other means2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)35.8

Poverty

All people 4.9%
Under 18 years 5.8%
18 and over 4.7%
Married-couple families 1.3%
Female-led households 9.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.2%
Retirement income28.1%
Supplemental Security5.0%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP3.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
High blood pressure29.4%
High cholesterol34.8%
Heart disease5.9%
Stroke2.6%
Asthma8.5%
Arthritis21.5%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease5.4%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.7%
Fair or poor health10.0%
Poor mental health12.5%
Poor physical health8.0%
No health insurance10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.8%
Visited dentist72.2%
Cholesterol screening92.6%
Teeth loss10.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans9984.9%
Disability%
Any disability8.8%
Under 181.4%
18–64 years6.1%
65 and over28.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance82.2%
Public insurance28.5%
Uninsured under 194.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only24,29394.3%
Spanish2,47910.2%
Other Indo-European8293.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander1,1114.6%
Other languages4361.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)19,94877.5%
Born in same state19,55876.0%
Born in different state18,70272.6%
Foreign born3901.5%
Naturalized citizen5,80322.5%
Not a US citizen4,12471.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian3,38613.1%
Arab8193.2%
French6082.4%
English1160.5%
Irish860.3%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian730.3%
Polish650.3%
Dutch500.2%
German260.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.1%
Internet access95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Franklin Square, NY?
Franklin Square, NY has one ZIP code: 11010.
What is the main ZIP code for Franklin Square, NY?
The primary ZIP code for Franklin Square, NY is 11010. The city uses area code 516 for phone service.
What county is Franklin Square, NY in?
Franklin Square is located in Nassau County, New York.
How many ZIP codes are in Franklin Square, NY?
Franklin Square, NY has 1 ZIP code.
What is the ZIP code for Franklin Square's central residential area in Nassau County?
Franklin Square's main residential area is located in ZIP code 11010, which covers the entire incorporated village.
If I'm mailing a letter to a business in downtown Franklin Square near the Long Island Rail Road station area, what ZIP code should I use?
You should use ZIP code 11010, as this single ZIP code serves all of Franklin Square including the areas near the LIRR station.
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