ZIP Code 11581, New York
ZIP Code 11581 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 11581 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Nassau County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 22,818. The land area covers 2.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,818 | ±1,614 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs | ±2.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,120 | ±449 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,363 | ±441 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,120 | ±449 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 243 | ±161 |
| Median Home Value | $671,700 | ±$18,330 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,292 | ±$424 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $142,233 | ±$7,228 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,877 | ±$3,217 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,622 | ±674 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 11,008 | ±994 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.7% | ±0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,392,438 (2024)
ID: 170425
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
1550 FRANKLIN AVE, MINEOLA NY 11501-4820
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | ASTORIA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LEVITTOWN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | HEMPSTEAD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | UNIONDALE, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College
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College | 3.4 mi away | 1 Cedarlawn Avenue, Lawrence, NY, 11559-1714 |
5162399002112
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HENRY WALDINGER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 60 VERONA PLACE, VALLEY STREAM, NY, 11580 |
(516) 825-6422
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Yeshiva of Far Rockaway Derech Ayson Rabbinical Seminary
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College | 3.8 mi away | 802 Hicksville Rd, Far Rockaway, NY, 11691-5219 |
7183277600
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HEWLETT-WOODMERE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 1125 BROADWAY, HEWLETT, NY, 11557 |
(516) 374-1967
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Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh
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College | 4.0 mi away | 1213 Bay 25th Street, Far Rockaway, NY, 11691-0000 |
3476199074
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ROSEDALE
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 144-20 243RD STREET, ROSEDALE, NY, 11422 |
(718) 528-8490
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Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid
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College | 4.2 mi away | 211 Beach Seventeenth Street, Far Rockaway, NY, 11691-4433 |
7188682300
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LYNBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 56 ELDERT STREET, LYNBROOK, NY, 11563 |
(516) 599-8630
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Rabbinical College of Long Island
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College | 5.1 mi away | 205 W Beech Street, Long Beach, NY, 11561 |
5162554700
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LAURELTON
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 134-26 225TH STREET, LAURELTON, NY, 11413 |
(718) 528-2822
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NEW YORK JFK INTL AP, NY US, located 2.6 miles from ZCTA5 11581. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.5° | 26.2° | 32.8° | 3.23" | 7.5" |
| February | 41.7° | 27.4° | 34.5° | 2.76" | 8.6" |
| March | 48.7° | 33.6° | 41.1° | 3.94" | 4.3" |
| April | 58.8° | 42.9° | 50.9° | 3.55" | 0.6" |
| May | 68.4° | 52.5° | 60.5° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.0° | 62.4° | 70.2° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.6° | 68.7° | 76.1° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.2° | 67.8° | 75.0° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.8° | 61.0° | 68.4° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.7° | 49.8° | 57.2° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.8° | 39.8° | 46.8° | 3.07" | 0.4" |
| December | 44.5° | 32.0° | 38.3° | 3.96" | 4.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Valley Stream CDP | CDP | 0.4 mi | — |
| Woodmere CDP | CDP | 1.0 mi | — |
| Valley Stream village | Village | 1.1 mi | — |
| Hewlett CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Hewlett Bay Park village | Village | 1.5 mi | — |
| Cedarhurst village | Village | 1.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 11581. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.