ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 11501

Part of Mineola, NY

Pop. 21,641·Nassau County·54th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$3,886/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.1%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

+$1,954

Reported rents

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ZIP 11501 · $3,886

More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,000

1 BR

$2,390

2 BR

$2,760

3 BR

$3,580

4 BR+

$3,790

Research median

$2,760/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 11501 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 11501 changed +5.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($137,665) is $3,442 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,760); a 3-bedroom is $3,580.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 11550, 3 miles away, rents for 20% less ($3,106/mo), about $9,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 11501. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$46,632/yr

At $3,886/mo median

Location

CityMineola

StateNY

CountyNassau County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11501 (Mineola, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 57.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

21,641

Median income

$137,665

Median age

41.9

Renters

31.3%

Age distribution

19.2%

21.1%

26.2%

17.1%

16.5%

Under 1819.2%

18–3421.1%

35–5426.2%

55–6417.1%

65+16.5%

Gender

53.1%

46.9%

Male53.1%

Female46.9%

Race & ethnicity

63.8%

14.2%

16%

White63.8%

Black2.1%

Hispanic14.2%

Asian16%

Other3.8%

Education (25+)

14.2%

16.8%

57.9%

No HS diploma11.2%

HS diploma14.2%

Some college16.8%

Bachelor's+57.9%

Housing tenure

68.7%

31.3%

Owner68.7%

Renter31.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 11501 in Mineola, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$3,356 → $3,886

up 15.8%

Income

$113,729 → $137,665

up 21.0%

Population

21,353 → 21,641

up 1.3%

Renter share

34.5% → 31.3%

-3.2 pts

Bachelor's+

48.7% → 57.9%

+9.2 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 11501 in Mineola, NY paid around $3,356 a month. That figure now sits near $3,886, up 15.8% from the 2023 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $113,729 to $137,665 across the same window, up 21.0% versus 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 11501 in Mineola, NY adding about 288 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 34.5% to 31.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 48.7% to 57.9% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 11501 in Mineola, NY look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 11501 covers Mineola, NY. The median rent here is $3,886/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,760/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($137,665/yr), ZIP 11501 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $155,000/year (about $75/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,886/mo in ZIP 11501. The local median household income is $137,665/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11501?

Rent in ZIP 11501 has risen 5.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2023.

How does ZIP 11501 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11501 is one of the pricier among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #54 of 334 at $3,886/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 11501 changed +5.1%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.