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ZIP 11542

Pop. 28,965·Nassau County·68th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,605/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
+$1,640
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 11542 · $3,605
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,070
1 BR
$2,470
2 BR
$2,850
3 BR
$3,700
4 BR+
$3,910
Research median
$2,850/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$43,260/yr
At $3,605/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNassau County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.9% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11542 (Glen Cove, NY) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 42.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,965
Median income
$93,242
Median age
43.8
Renters
48.2%
Age distribution
17.1%
22.3%
24.5%
13.5%
22.6%
Under 1817.1%
18–3422.3%
35–5424.5%
55–6413.5%
65+22.6%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
58%
32.1%
White58%
Black5%
Hispanic32.1%
Asian5.4%
Education (25+)
12.5%
25.5%
19.5%
42.5%
No HS diploma12.5%
HS diploma25.5%
Some college19.5%
Bachelor's+42.5%
Housing tenure
51.8%
48.2%
Owner51.8%
Renter48.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11542 in Glen Cove, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,655 → $3,605
up 35.8%
Income
$82,049 → $93,242
up 13.6%
Population
29,384 → 28,965
down 1.4%
Renter share
42.4% → 48.2%
+5.8 pts
Bachelor's+
38.5% → 42.5%
+4.0 pts
Median age
42 → 43.8
+1.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 11542 in Glen Cove, NY has shifted from $2,655 to $3,605, up 35.8% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 11542 in Glen Cove, NY now reports about $93,242, up from $82,049 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 11542 in Glen Cove, NY losing about 419 residents over the five-year window, down 1.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 42.4% to 48.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 38.5% to 42.5% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 11542 in Glen Cove, NY reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 11542 covers Glen Cove, NY. The median rent here is $3,605/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,850/mo.

At 46% of local median household income ($93,242/yr), ZIP 11542 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11542?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11542 (Glen Cove, NY) is $3,605. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11542 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11542's median rent of $3,605/mo is $1,640 (83%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11542 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11542 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #68 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $3,605/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11542?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $144,000/year (~$69/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,605/mo in ZIP 11542. The local median household income is $93,242/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11542?

Rent in ZIP 11542 has increased 7.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11542 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11542 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,605/mo, rent takes approximately 46% of the local median household income ($93,242/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11542 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11542 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.2% of ZIP 11542 households are renters, while 51.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11542 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11542 compare to the rest of Glen Cove?

ZIP 11542 sits right at the Glen Cove citywide median of $3,605/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11542 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11542 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
46%
STRETCHED

At $3,605/mo, rent takes ~46% of ZIP 11542's median household income ($93,242/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11542 46%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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