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ZIP 11552

Pop. 25,174·Nassau County·59th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,821/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$1,856
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 11552 · $3,821
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,450
1 BR
$2,930
2 BR
$3,380
3 BR
$4,380
4 BR+
$4,640
Research median
$3,380/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$45,852/yr
At $3,821/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNassau County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11552 (West Hempstead, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 48.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,174
Median income
$155,154
Median age
36.5
Renters
10.6%
Age distribution
26.3%
22.4%
23.3%
16%
Under 1826.3%
18–3422.4%
35–5423.3%
55–6411.9%
65+16%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
51.7%
17.8%
22.6%
White51.7%
Black17.8%
Hispanic22.6%
Asian6.3%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
21.3%
21.8%
48.7%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma21.3%
Some college21.8%
Bachelor's+48.7%
Housing tenure
89.4%
Owner89.4%
Renter10.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11552 in West Hempstead, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$133,423 → $155,154
up 16.3%
Population
26,207 → 25,174
down 3.9%
Renter share
9.6% → 10.6%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
42.7% → 48.7%
+6.0 pts
Median age
37.3 → 36.5
-0.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $155,154 today, compared with $133,423 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 26,207 to 25,174 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.9% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 42.7% to 48.7%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 11552 covers West Hempstead, NY. The median rent here is $3,821/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,380/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($155,154/yr), ZIP 11552 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11552?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11552 (West Hempstead, NY) is $3,821. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11552 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11552's median rent of $3,821/mo is $1,856 (94%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11552 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11552 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #59 out of 341 ZIPs tracked at $3,821/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11552?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $153,000/year (~$74/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,821/mo in ZIP 11552. The local median household income is $155,154/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11552?

Rent in ZIP 11552 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 11552 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11552 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,821/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($155,154/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11552 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 11552 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.6% of ZIP 11552 households are renters, while 89.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11552 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11552 compare to the rest of West Hempstead?

ZIP 11552 sits right at the West Hempstead citywide median of $3,821/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11552 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11552 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,821/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 11552's median household income ($155,154/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11552 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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