ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 11801

Part of Hicksville, NY

Pop. 41,585·Nassau County·50th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$4,033/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.9%

Month-over-Month

-1.9%

vs US Median

+$2,101

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 11801 · $4,033

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

$2,520

1 BR

$3,010

2 BR

$3,470

3 BR

$4,500

4 BR+

$4,760

Research median

$3,470/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 11801 is 6.4% below its high of $4,308 in June 2026, at $4,033 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 11801 changed +0.9% 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 fallen 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 ($145,788) is $3,645 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($3,470); a 3-bedroom is $4,500.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 11756, 3 miles away, rents for 17% less ($3,367/mo), about $8,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 11801. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$48,396/yr

At $4,033/mo median

Location

CityHicksville

StateNY

CountyNassau County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (up only 0.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11801 (Hicksville, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

41,585

Median income

$145,788

Median age

43.2

Renters

15%

Age distribution

17.8%

22.2%

24.7%

16.2%

19%

Under 1817.8%

18–3422.2%

35–5424.7%

55–6416.2%

65+19%

Gender

50.8%

49.2%

Male50.8%

Female49.2%

Race & ethnicity

39.7%

24%

31.5%

White39.7%

Black2.9%

Hispanic24%

Asian31.5%

Other1.9%

Education (25+)

24.5%

22.3%

43.5%

No HS diploma9.7%

HS diploma24.5%

Some college22.3%

Bachelor's+43.5%

Housing tenure

85%

15%

Owner85%

Renter15%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 11801 in Hicksville, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$3,305 → $4,033

up 22.0%

Income

$121,688 → $145,788

up 19.8%

Population

41,099 → 41,585

up 1.2%

Renter share

12.5% → 15%

+2.5 pts

Bachelor's+

40.7% → 43.5%

+2.8 pts

Median age

41.9 → 43.2

+1.3 yrs

Since 2023, the typical rent in ZIP 11801 in Hicksville, NY has climbed from $3,305 to $4,033, a 22.0% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $145,788 today, compared with $121,688 five years earlier. The population has grown by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 41,099 residents to roughly 41,585. Renters now make up 15% of households, compared with 12.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 43.5% of adults here, versus 40.7% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 11801 covers Hicksville, NY. The median rent here is $4,033/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,470/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($145,788/yr), ZIP 11801 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $161,000/year (about $77/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,033/mo in ZIP 11801. The local median household income is $145,788/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11801?

Rent in ZIP 11801 has risen 0.9% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 6.4% below its high of $4,308 in June 2026.

How does ZIP 11801 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11801 is one of the pricier among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #50 of 334 at $4,033/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 11801 changed +0.9%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.