11552

West Hempstead, NY

Total Population

26,043

Median Household Income

$147,468

Median Home Value

$577,300

Median Rent

$2,655

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$147,468

100.3% above state median

Home Value

$577,300

101.2% above state median

Rent

$2,655

100% above state median

Median Age

37.3 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 West Hempstead, NY

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

High education levels with 46.2% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Low poverty rate of 6.7%, well below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$147,468

+96.2% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.3%

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: 3.52 people

Total Households

7,362

Family Households

63.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

47.5%

#2 Industry

Finance

18.8%

#3 Industry

Construction

15.6%

Total Employed Residents:6,081

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

1.1%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

17.1%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

1.6%

171 workers

Public Transit

12.5%

1,335 workers

Total Commuting Workers:10,668

Commute Insights

Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)

Good public transit usage (12.5% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

94.2%

12,493 employed

Labor Force

13,287

766 unemployed

Median Age

37.3 years

Per Capita Income

$47,837

Poverty Rate

6.7%

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