11550

Hempstead, NY

Total Population

60,668

Median Household Income

$83,333

Median Home Value

$425,300

Median Rent

$1,669

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$83,333

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$425,300

100.9% above state median

Rent

$1,669

100% above state median

Median Age

36.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Hempstead, NY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 8.2% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 15.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$83,333

+10.9% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-49,249,621

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.35 people

Total Households

17,780

Family Households

32.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

33.4%

#2 Industry

Finance

18.2%

#3 Industry

Construction

16.8%

Total Employed Residents:16,638

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

0.6%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

8.2%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

2.5%

681 workers

Public Transit

19.2%

5,192 workers

Total Commuting Workers:27,065

Commute Insights

Good public transit usage (19.2% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

91.8%

29,299 employed

Labor Force

31,980

2,627 unemployed

Median Age

36.1 years

Per Capita Income

$32,661

Poverty Rate

15.2%

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