| City: | Glen Head, New York |
| Names to Avoid: | Brookville, Muttontown, Old Brookville, Roslyn Harbor, Upper Brookville |
| County: | Nassau County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:38:28 PM |
| Population: | 12,008 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 363 / 516 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 40.8263, -73.5911 |
| Land Area: | 11.454 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 11545 has 12,008 residents and 4,095 households (average 2.93 persons per household). The median age is 46.2 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (78.8%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (10.8%, higher than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 12,008Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 12,172Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 11,895Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,048.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $182,528Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 4,095Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $1,101,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.93Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.74Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 11,962 | 13,070 | 13,005 | 12,653 | 12,426 | 12,694 | 12,841 | 12,390 | 12,604 | 12,686 | 11,841 | 12,068 | 11,963 | 12,172 |
| Decennial Census | 12,065 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12,008 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.2
Male Median Age: 45.5
Female Median Age: 46.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 269 | 357 | 427 | 414 | 400 | 246 | 212 | 259 | 306 | 360 | 444 | 512 | 482 | 358 | 324 | 237 | 143 | 111 |
| Female | 235 | 333 | 425 | 434 | 388 | 271 | 178 | 300 | 372 | 417 | 534 | 525 | 512 | 380 | 290 | 207 | 159 | 187 |
| Total | 504 | 690 | 852 | 848 | 788 | 517 | 390 | 559 | 678 | 777 | 978 | 1,037 | 994 | 738 | 614 | 444 | 302 | 298 |
| White: | 9,466 | 77.33% |
| Black: | 129 | 1.05% |
| Hispanic:* | 979 | 8.00% |
| Asian: | 1,298 | 10.60% |
| American Indian: | 20 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.02% |
| Other: | 347 | 2.83% |
| Total: | 12,241 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 5,861 | 48.81% | 45.5 years |
| Females: | 6,147 | 51.19% | 46.7 years |
| Total: | 12,008 | 100% | 46.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 10,115 | 83.10% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 156 | 1.28% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1,449 | 11.90% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 452 | 15.62% |
| Total Population: | 12,172 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 10,271 | 84.38% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1,901 | 15.62% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $182,528, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $48,542 (36.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,922. Family households earn a median of $224,028 versus $111,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $112,403). By gender, male median income is $170,979 and female is $97,067, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $73,912 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 59.0%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (65.7%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $133,986 | $137,302 | $146,083 | $142,107 | $142,219 | $139,485 | $149,174 | $160,464 | $163,606 | $140,563 | $150,815 | $164,306 | $164,583 | $182,528 |
| Median Family Income | $145,694 | $149,694 | $158,438 | $165,804 | $165,664 | $168,576 | $186,992 | $194,299 | $193,587 | $183,889 | $190,745 | $200,966 | $199,600 | $224,028 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $55,449 | $58,806 | $51,386 | $52,028 | $60,625 | $49,209 | $48,583 | $50,588 | $46,910 | $80,763 | $87,614 | $95,197 | $107,344 | $111,625 |
| Median Male Income | $103,694 | $106,165 | $107,259 | $106,831 | $105,142 | $103,929 | $108,387 | $121,154 | $118,750 | $129,020 | $138,030 | $149,067 | $147,721 | $170,979 |
| Median Female Income | $65,981 | $68,883 | $69,896 | $73,531 | $70,000 | $73,682 | $77,270 | $83,878 | $80,179 | $86,397 | $96,010 | $91,474 | $98,125 | $97,067 |
| Employed: | 5,638 | 57.47% |
| Unemployed: | 141 | 1.44% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 4,032 | 41.10% |
| Total: | 9,811 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 3,706 | 65.73% |
| Service: | 519 | 9.21% |
| Sales and Office: | 981 | 17.40% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 193 | 3.42% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 239 | 4.24% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 5,638 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $1,101,100, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $199,300 (22.10%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $203,600. The median gross rent is $2,350, which is far above the national median ($1,413), is up $634 (36.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $459. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.50% (61.19% with a mortgage, 38.81% free-and-clear) and renters 10.50% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.32%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $901,800 | $924,200 | $909,600 | $889,900 | $844,000 | $821,100 | $846,000 | $847,400 | $897,500 | $891,400 | $879,800 | $973,700 | $1,028,900 | $1,101,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 57 | 12.05% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 47 | 9.94% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 125 | 26.43% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 76 | 16.07% |
| $3,000 or more: | 78 | 16.49% |
| No Rent: | 90 | 19.03% |
| Total: | 473 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,716 | $1,835 | $1,921 | $1,818 | $1,810 | $1,886 | $1,830 | $1,756 | $1,891 | $1,707 | $1,794 | $2,146 | $2,220 | $2,350 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2,466 | 54.76% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,564 | 34.73% |
| Renter Occupied: | 473 | 10.50% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 4,503 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 4,503 | 94.68% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 253 | 5.32% |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,756 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 4,464 | 93.86% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 292 | 6.14% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,756 | 100% |
In 2024, 70.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 96.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 84.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 1.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 2.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (36.05%). College enrollment is 24.97%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 222 | 2.58% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 103 | 1.20% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 807 | 9.37% |
| Some college, no degree: | 897 | 10.42% |
| Associate's degree: | 533 | 6.19% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,609 | 30.31% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,438 | 39.93% |
| Total: | 8,609 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 8,284 | 96.22% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6,047 | 70.24% |
| Private Insurance: | 10,212 | 73.76% |
| Public Insurance: | 3,416 | 24.67% |
| No Insurance: | 217 | 1.57% |
| Total: | 13,845 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 13,628 | 98.43% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 248 | 7.83% |
| Kindergarten: | 108 | 3.41% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,142 | 36.05% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 879 | 27.75% |
| College or graduate school: | 791 | 24.97% |
| Total: | 3,168 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 356 | 11.24% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 2,129 | 67.20% |
ZIP Code 11545 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 430 business establishments, employing about 4,723 people with an annual payroll of $283,846,000. USPS data shows 4,060 residential mailboxes and 247 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 4,060Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 247Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 5,187Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 3,748Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 13Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 430Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $67,016,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $283,846,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 4,723Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 11545 is located in Nassau County, New York, within the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35620) and New York's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 18,897,109 people, about 0.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 11545, and is subdivided into the Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY division. It covers 11.454 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 35620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY (CBSA Div 35004)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 18,897,109Source: Census |
| MSA: | New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 11.454 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 254.92 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3629245Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Glen Head CDP; New YorkSource: Census |
ZIP Code 11545 is in the North Shore Central School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.