Zip Code 11550
Hempstead, New York — Nassau County
📍 ZIP code 11550 is in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York.
ZIP code 11550 is located in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. It is a zip code in the Eastern (EST/EDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 60,658. The area code for ZIP code 11550 is 631.
Quick Answer
Zip code 11550 is in Hempstead, New York (Nassau County). It has a population of 60,658, median household income of $86,904, and median home value of $446,500.
Population
60,658
Income
$86,904
Home Value
$446,500
Climate
87°F / 27°F
About Zip Code 11550
Zip code 11550 is located in Hempstead, New York, within Nassau County. Home to approximately 60,658 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 56 ft and falls within the Eastern (EST/EDT) timezone. The local area code is 631.
The median household income is $86,904 per year, which is above the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $446,500, and the cost of living index is 136 (36% above the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 87°F while winters drop to 27°F. The area receives about 45 in of rain and 19 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 4.3 square miles of land area.
Key Statistics
60,658
$86,904
$446,500
Eastern (EST/EDT)
631
56 ft
4.3 sq mi
37
19,579
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Compare With Nearby Zip Codes
| Metric | 11550 | 11553 | 11552 | 11530 | 11575 | 11570 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Hempstead, NY | Uniondale, NY | West Hempstead, NY | Garden City, NY | Roosevelt, NY | Rockville Centre, NY |
| Population | 60,658 | 28,344 | 26,053 | 28,041 | 19,430 | 28,162 |
| Median Income | $86,904 | $105,994 | $153,192 | $202,841 | $133,534 | $147,784 |
| Home Value | $446,500 | $486,100 | $615,800 | $987,800 | $457,100 | $786,600 |
| Cost of Living | 136 | 150 | 202 | 250 | 154 | 241 |
| Median Age | 37 | 35.5 | 36.4 | 41.7 | 34 | 43 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Hempstead's cost of living is 36% above the national average.
vs. State Avg
Above
Affordability
Expensive
Income-to-Home
5.1x
Demographics
Zip code 11550 has a population of 60,658 people with a median age of 37. There are 19,579 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Hempstead (11550) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↓ -20.1%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
87°F
27°F
45 in
19 in
Hempstead experiences warm summers with average highs around 87°F. Winters are cool with lows averaging 27°F. The area receives about 19 in of snow per year.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$446,500
Median Household Income
$86,904
With 19,579 housing units across 4.3 square miles, 11550 has a housing density of 4,553 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
40.7015°
Longitude
-73.6211°
Land Area
4.3 sq mi
Water Area
0 sq mi
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The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 11550's $86,904. A way to compare Hempstead to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 11550 (Hempstead, NY). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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What zip code is Hempstead, New York?
Hempstead, New York uses zip code 11550.
What county is zip code 11550 in?
Zip code 11550 is located in Nassau County, New York.
What is the population of zip code 11550?
The population of zip code 11550 is 60,658 with a median age of 37.
Is 11550 in Hempstead, New York?
Yes, zip code 11550 is in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. The area code is 631.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 11550 in?
Zip code 11550 is in Hempstead, New York. It is part of Nassau County and uses the Eastern (EST/EDT) timezone.
What is zip code 11550?
Zip code 11550 is a U.S. postal code in Hempstead, New York (Nassau County). It has a population of 60,658 and covers 4.3 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 11550?
The population of zip code 11550 (Hempstead, NY) is 60,658 with a median age of 37. There are approximately 19,579 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 11550?
The median household income in zip code 11550 (Hempstead, NY) is $86,904 per year. The cost of living index is 136 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 11550?
The median home value in zip code 11550 (Hempstead, NY) is $446,500. The cost of living index is 136 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 11550 in?
Zip code 11550 is located in Nassau County, New York. The primary city is Hempstead.
What is the area code for zip code 11550?
Zip code 11550 in Hempstead, NY uses area code 631. It is located in the Eastern (EST/EDT) timezone.
Is zip code 11550 a good place to live?
Zip code 11550 (Hempstead, NY) has a cost of living index of 136 (100 = national average), a median household income of $86,904, and median home values of $446,500. The median age is 37. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 11550?
The cost of living index for zip code 11550 (Hempstead, NY) is 136, where 100 represents the national average. This area is above the national average. Median home value: $446,500.
What schools serve zip code 11550?
Zip code 11550 in Hempstead, New York is served by the local school district of Nassau County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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- U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
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