🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

11542

Glen Cove

ZIP Code 11542 is a standard zip code serving Glen Cove, Glen Cove, New York (NY), in Nassau County, United States. It has an estimated population of 27,633 with a median household income of $67,914. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: New York (NY)
County: Nassau
City: Glen Cove
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 40.865000
Longitude: -73.627700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 6.66 mi²
Water Area: 0.24 mi²
Population Density: 4149.0 people per mi² (90th percentile)
Bounding Box: 40.902690°N, 40.846082°S, -73.594242°E, -73.656155°W

With 27,633 residents spread across 6.66 square miles, this area has a population density of 4149.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

27,633

Population

85th percentile

$67,914

Median Income

80th percentile

$477,600

Median Home Value

95th percentile

6.66 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 11542 is $67,914, and the median home value is $477,600. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

10,610

Total Units

10,011

Occupied Units

94.4%

Occupancy Rate

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