| City: | Point Lookout, New York |
| Names to Avoid: | Pt Lookout |
| County: | Nassau County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:38:46 PM |
| Population: | 1,527 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 363 / 516 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.6103, -73.5931 |
| Land Area: | 0.28 sq mi |
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Point Lookout sits at the western tip of a barrier island on Long Island's south shore in Nassau County, New York. This compact 1.8 square mile community of 1,527 residents has a median age of 54.4 years, making it one of the older communities in the region. With median home values at $1,049,100 and median household income of $108,371, it's an affluent coastal enclave where 77.5% of homes are owner-occupied.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. The Point Lookout post office maintains 821 PO Boxes for 668 occupied homes, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery option across the community. The 1.229 adoption rate (23% more boxes than households) indicates the post office also serves nearby Lido Beach and surrounding barrier island areas. A single rural carrier route handles limited street delivery, but PO Box use is the primary method for receiving mail.
Point Lookout's street names tell an interesting story. Instead of numbered streets or ocean-themed names, the community uses nearby Nassau County town names: Baldwin Avenue, Cedarhurst Avenue, Freeport Avenue, Garden City Avenue, Hewlett Avenue, Inwood Avenue, Lynbrook Avenue, and Mineola Avenue. Lido Boulevard, connecting to neighboring Lido Beach, handles the most delivery records. This naming pattern reflects the community's Long Island identity.
With 135 of 855 homes (15.8%) listed as seasonal or occasional use, Point Lookout has a modest vacation presence but remains primarily a year-round community. The small population under 18 (just 19 residents) and dominant white population (93.1%) characterize this as an established, quiet coastal neighborhood. Its location at the Atlantic Ocean's edge makes it a distinctive Long Island community where PO Box delivery isn't just tradition, it's the only option.
All mail to Point Lookout addresses should include a PO Box number. The primary mailing name is POINT LOOKOUT, with PT LOOKOUT recognized but not valid for mail.
Street names reference nearby Nassau County communities rather than coastal features, reflecting Long Island regional identity.
ZIP Code 11569 has 1,527 residents and 668 households (average 2.29 persons per household). The median age is 54.4 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%). Largest groups are White (93.1%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1%, 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: | 1,527Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 945Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5,453.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $81,635Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 668Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $1,098,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.29Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.40Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,459 | 1,225 | 1,309 | 1,284 | 1,342 | 1,229 | 1,179 | 1,080 | 1,117 | 1,175 | 1,168 | 1,110 | 996 | 945 |
| Decennial Census | 1,398 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,527 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.4
Male Median Age: 51.5
Female Median Age: 56.6
| 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 | 19 | 17 | 54 | 51 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 20 | 32 | 39 | 75 | 62 | 85 | 59 | 52 | 37 | 15 | 28 |
| Female | 17 | 21 | 32 | 32 | 38 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 27 | 36 | 44 | 84 | 89 | 64 | 71 | 25 | 34 | 48 |
| Total | 36 | 38 | 86 | 83 | 82 | 71 | 69 | 56 | 59 | 75 | 119 | 146 | 174 | 123 | 123 | 62 | 49 | 76 |
| White: | 1,421 | 93.43% |
| Black: | 8 | 0.53% |
| Hispanic:* | 62 | 4.08% |
| Asian: | 18 | 1.18% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 12 | 0.79% |
| Total: | 1,521 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 763 | 49.97% | 51.5 years |
| Females: | 764 | 50.03% | 56.6 years |
| Total: | 1,527 | 100% | 54.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 883 | 93.44% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 17 | 1.80% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 33 | 3.49% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 12 | 4.76% |
| Total Population: | 945 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 900 | 95.24% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 45 | 4.76% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $81,635, which is edges past the national median ($80,734), is down $25,053 (23.5%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $75,115. Family households earn a median of $147,656 versus $34,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $113,406). By gender, male median income is $145,030 and female is $44,872, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $100,158 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 50.8%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.0%).
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 | $106,688 | $107,049 | $108,664 | $109,855 | $110,398 | $114,844 | $130,547 | $153,398 | $156,750 | $0 | $0 | $104,386 | $108,371 | $81,635 |
| Median Family Income | $161,726 | $166,250 | $168,000 | $134,896 | $126,429 | $136,250 | $153,077 | $166,389 | $184,583 | $184,286 | $171,705 | $203,889 | $161,220 | $147,656 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $51,827 | $58,059 | $53,182 | $54,444 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,250 |
| Median Male Income | $125,119 | $84,338 | $130,350 | $107,083 | $0 | $59,338 | $83,875 | $101,667 | $0 | $0 | $127,173 | $136,845 | $141,509 | $145,030 |
| Median Female Income | $53,542 | $56,667 | $65,583 | $83,077 | $0 | $87,375 | $0 | $0 | $94,327 | $90,380 | $64,821 | $71,458 | $0 | $44,872 |
| Employed: | 426 | 49.19% |
| Unemployed: | 14 | 1.62% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 426 | 49.19% |
| Total: | 866 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 149 | 34.98% |
| Service: | 79 | 18.54% |
| Sales and Office: | 97 | 22.77% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 51 | 11.97% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 50 | 11.74% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 426 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $1,098,600, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $412,000 (60.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $365,900. The median gross rent is $3,327, which is much higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $1,367 (69.74%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,340. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.16% (64.94% with a mortgage, 35.06% free-and-clear) and renters 24.84% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 37.18%, which is far higher 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 | $686,600 | $673,200 | $720,300 | $805,900 | $812,100 | $830,100 | $819,200 | $780,800 | $732,700 | $806,800 | $827,300 | $876,200 | $1,049,100 | $1,098,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 16 | 13.91% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 33 | 28.70% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 66 | 57.39% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 115 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,960 | $1,913 | $2,001 | $2,001 | $1,871 | $1,865 | $1,977 | $2,197 | $1,987 | $3,181 | $3,501 | $3,501 | $3,501 | $3,327 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 226 | 48.81% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 122 | 26.35% |
| Renter Occupied: | 115 | 24.84% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 463 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 463 | 62.82% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 274 | 37.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 737 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 667 | 90.50% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 30 | 4.07% |
| Other Units: | 40 | 5.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 737 | 100% |
In 2024, 52.60% 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 97.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 10.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 9.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.50 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (44.86%). College enrollment is 44.86%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 12 | 1.63% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9 | 1.22% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 95 | 12.89% |
| Some college, no degree: | 124 | 16.82% |
| Associate's degree: | 109 | 14.79% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 200 | 27.14% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 188 | 25.51% |
| Total: | 737 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 716 | 97.15% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 388 | 52.65% |
| Private Insurance: | 782 | 59.29% |
| Public Insurance: | 495 | 37.53% |
| No Insurance: | 42 | 3.18% |
| Total: | 1,319 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,277 | 96.82% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 65 | 35.14% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 37 | 20.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 83 | 44.86% |
| Total: | 185 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 102 | 55.14% |
ZIP Code 11569 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 44 business establishments, employing about 209 people with an annual payroll of $9,387,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 928Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 44Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,825,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $9,387,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 209Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 11569 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 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 18,897,109 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 11569, and is subdivided into the Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY division. It covers 0.28 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.28 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 110.85 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Nassau-Suffolk, NY PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3658849Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Point Lookout CDP; New YorkSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 11569 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 March 1, 2026.