ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 11542

Part of Glen Cove, NY

Pop. 28,965·Nassau County·61st most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$3,702/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

+$1,770

Reported rents

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ZIP 11542 · $3,702

More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,070

1 BR

$2,470

2 BR

$2,850

3 BR

$3,700

4 BR+

$3,910

Research median

$2,850/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

Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in ZIP 11542 usually run 1.5% below trend in November and 0.7% above it in August, about $81 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 11542 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 11542 changed +7.1% 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 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($93,242) is $2,331 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($2,070); a 1-bedroom is $2,470.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 10805, 8 miles away, rents for 26% less ($2,727/mo), about $11,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 11542. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$44,424/yr

At $3,702/mo median

Location

CityGlen Cove

StateNY

CountyNassau County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +0.3% 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

$2,687 → $3,702

up 37.8%

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 $2,687 to $3,702, up 37.8% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 11542 covers Glen Cove, NY. The median rent here is $3,702/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,850/mo.

At 48% of local median household income ($93,242/yr), ZIP 11542 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $148,000/year (about $71/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,702/mo in ZIP 11542. The local median household income is $93,242/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11542?

Rent in ZIP 11542 has risen 7.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 11542?

Asking rents in ZIP 11542 are usually lowest in November, about 1.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $81 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

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

ZIP 11542 is one of the pricier among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #61 of 334 at $3,702/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 11542 changed +7.1%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.