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ZIP 11553

Pop. 27,875·Nassau County·74th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,492/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$1,527
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ZIP 11553 · $3,492
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,990
1 BR
$2,370
2 BR
$2,740
3 BR
$3,550
4 BR+
$3,760
Research median
$2,740/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$41,904/yr
At $3,492/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNassau County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11553 (Uniondale, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,875
Median income
$121,127
Median age
37.9
Renters
27.8%
Age distribution
19.6%
26.1%
28.1%
14.8%
Under 1819.6%
18–3426.1%
35–5428.1%
55–6411.5%
65+14.8%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
41%
43.8%
White11.8%
Black41%
Hispanic43.8%
Asian2.1%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
17.2%
33.8%
26.2%
22.9%
No HS diploma17.2%
HS diploma33.8%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+22.9%
Housing tenure
72.2%
27.8%
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11553 in Uniondale, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$91,809 → $121,127
up 31.9%
Population
27,150 → 27,875
up 2.7%
Renter share
25% → 27.8%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
20.7% → 22.9%
+2.2 pts
Median age
35.7 → 37.9
+2.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $121,127 today, compared with $91,809 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 11553 in Uniondale, NY adding about 725 residents over the five-year window, up 2.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 25% to 27.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 20.7% to 22.9% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 11553

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 11553 covers Uniondale, NY. The median rent here is $3,492/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,740/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($121,127/yr), ZIP 11553 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 11553?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11553 (Uniondale, NY) is $3,492. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11553 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11553's median rent of $3,492/mo is $1,527 (78%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11553 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11553 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #74 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $3,492/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11553?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $140,000/year (~$67/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,492/mo in ZIP 11553. The local median household income is $121,127/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11553?

Rent in ZIP 11553 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 11553 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11553 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,492/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($121,127/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11553 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 11553 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.8% of ZIP 11553 households are renters, while 72.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11553 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11553 compare to the rest of Uniondale?

ZIP 11553 is more affordable than Uniondale overall. At $3,492/mo, it's $53 below the Uniondale citywide median of $3,545/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11553 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11553 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $3,492/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 11553's median household income ($121,127/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11553 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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