ZIP Code 11762, New York
ZIP Code 11762 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 11762 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Nassau County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 22,487. The land area covers 3.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,487 | ±571 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,747 | ±343 | 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 | 7,873 | ±354 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,747 | ±343 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 126 | ±85 |
| Median Home Value | $641,000 | ±$8,819 |
| Median Gross Rent | $3,469 | ±$761 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $169,624 | ±$12,417 |
| Per Capita Income | $66,684 | ±$3,077 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% | ±0.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 586 | ±206 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12,005 | ±531 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.9% | ±6.1% |
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-05 | LEVITTOWN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | HEMPSTEAD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | WYANDANCH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | UNIONDALE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SMITHTOWN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | SMITHTOWN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | NORTH MASSAPEQUA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LINDENHURST, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | VALLEY STREAM, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LINDENHURST, 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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Island Drafting and Technical Institute
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College | 1.6 mi away | 128 Broadway Rte 110, Amityville, NY, 11701-2704 |
6316918733
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CENTRAL AVENUE BRANCH
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 523 CENTRAL AVENUE, MASSAPEQUA, NY, 11758 |
(516) 798-4607
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Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center
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College Vocational | 2.2 mi away | 65 Elm St., Copiague, NY, 11726 |
6312268021
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MASSAPEQUA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 40 HARBOR LANE, MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY, 11762 |
(516) 799-0770
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Hunter Business School
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College | 4.2 mi away | 3601 Hempstead Tpk Unit19, Levittown, NY, 11756-1375 |
5167961000
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AMITYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 19 JOHN STREET, AMITYVILLE, NY, 11701 |
(631) 264-0567
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Brittany Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 4.7 mi away | 3274 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY, 11756-1345 |
5167318300
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SEAFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 2234 JACKSON AVENUE, SEAFORD, NY, 11783 |
(516) 221-1334
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Farmingdale State College
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College | 5.0 mi away | 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY, 11735-1021 |
9344202000
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COPIAGUE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 50 DEAUVILLE BOULEVARD, COPIAGUE, NY, 11726 |
(631) 691-1111
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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 WANTAGH CEDAR CREEK, NY US, located 3.6 miles from ZCTA5 11762. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.8° | 27.5° | 34.7° | 3.33" | — |
| February | 43.6° | 28.8° | 36.2° | 2.81" | — |
| March | 49.9° | 34.7° | 42.3° | 4.06" | — |
| April | 59.6° | 43.0° | 51.3° | 3.81" | — |
| May | 69.6° | 52.9° | 61.2° | 3.34" | — |
| June | 79.4° | 62.6° | 71.0° | 3.77" | — |
| July | 85.1° | 68.7° | 76.9° | 3.24" | — |
| August | 83.6° | 67.7° | 75.6° | 3.72" | — |
| September | 77.6° | 60.7° | 69.1° | 3.64" | — |
| October | 66.8° | 49.8° | 58.3° | 3.66" | — |
| November | 55.7° | 39.9° | 47.8° | 3.07" | — |
| December | 46.9° | 32.9° | 39.9° | 4.35" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massapequa Park village | Village | 0.2 mi | — |
| East Massapequa CDP | CDP | 0.7 mi | — |
| Massapequa CDP | CDP | 1.6 mi | — |
| Amityville village | Village | 1.8 mi | — |
| North Massapequa CDP | CDP | 1.8 mi | — |
| North Amityville CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 11762. • 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.