Zip code 11050: Port Washington, New York
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 11050
11050 is an urban zip code in Port Washington, New York (Nassau County), covering 10 sq mi of land. About 32,794 people live here, or 3,236 per square mile. The median resident is 43.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $154,225 a year, about 1.9× the national median of $80,734. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $1,035,400, or 6.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,727 a month.
69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.4 minutes each way, and 24% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management, sales and healthcare. 29% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 11050 compares
- Median gross rent$2,72797thU.S. $1,413 · NY $1,62179th of 1,367 in NY
- Per capita income$86,00896thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · NY $50,712111th of 1,690 in NY
- Median home value$1,035,40096thU.S. $332,700 · NY $423,80082nd of 1,614 in NY
- Median household income$154,22595thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · NY $85,974124th of 1,602 in NY
- 95thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%110th of 1,691 in NY
- Median earnings per worker$84,85495thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · NY $55,321142nd of 1,676 in NY
- Average commute36.4 min94thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NY 32.6 min304th of 1,618 in NY
- Broadband access96.9%92ndStrengthU.S. 91% · NY 90.8%214th of 1,673 in NY
- 92ndWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NY 0.517182nd of 1,669 in NY
- 88thU.S. 10% · NY 9.7%386th of 1,685 in NY
- Work from home24.2%87thU.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%183rd of 1,685 in NY
- 87thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NY 52.1%319th of 1,579 in NY
- Median age43.379thU.S. 38.9 · NY 39.8852nd of 1,693 in NY
- Tech workers4.7%76thU.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%244th of 1,685 in NY
- 75thU.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%807th of 1,693 in NY
- Residents under 1825.1%75thU.S. 22% · NY 20.5%262nd of 1,693 in NY
- 73rdU.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%298th of 1,693 in NY
- Population density3,236/sq mi69thU.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi361st of 1,693 in NY
- Population32,79455thU.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,366190th of 1,693 in NY
- Diversity index51.655thU.S. 61.4 · NY 65.5378th of 1,693 in NY
- 55thU.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%878th of 1,685 in NY
- Homeownership rate68.4%49thU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%1,213th of 1,673 in NY
- Housing vacancy6.2%46thU.S. 10.1% · NY 10%1,139th of 1,675 in NY
- 32ndU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%967th of 1,685 in NY
- Government workers11.1%28thU.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%1,445th of 1,685 in NY
- Uninsured rate3.6%18thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%802nd of 1,689 in NY
- Poverty rate4.4%8thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · NY 14%1,373rd of 1,679 in NY
- Veterans1.9%6thU.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%1,464th of 1,693 in NY
| Measure | 11050 | Nassau | NY | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $2,727 | $2,252 | $1,621 | $1,413 | 79th of 1,367 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $86,008 | $64,198 | $50,712 | $44,673 | 111th of 1,690 | |
| Median home value | $1,035,400 | $684,700 | $423,800 | $332,700 | 82nd of 1,614 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $154,225 | $146,202 | $85,974 | $80,734 | 124th of 1,602 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 68.7% | 49.7% | 40.2% | 35.7% | 110th of 1,691 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $84,854 | $70,913 | $55,321 | $49,666 | 142nd of 1,676 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 36.4 min | 36 min | 32.6 min | 26.4 min | 304th of 1,618 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 96.9% | 94.8% | 90.8% | 91% | 214th of 1,673 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.514 | 0.451 | 0.517 | 0.483 | 182nd of 1,669 | |
| Self-employed workers | 14.3% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 10% | 386th of 1,685 | |
| Work from home | 24.2% | 15.6% | 14.9% | 15.1% | 183rd of 1,685 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 61.9% | 55% | 52.1% | 51.1% | 319th of 1,579 | |
| Median age | 43.3 | 42 | 39.8 | 38.9 | 852nd of 1,693 | |
| Tech workers | 4.7% | 3.2% | 3.5% | 3.8% | 244th of 1,685 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.3% | 18.7% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 807th of 1,693 | |
| Residents under 18 | 25.1% | 21.5% | 20.5% | 22% | 262nd of 1,693 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 19% | 23.3% | 22.8% | 14.1% | 298th of 1,693 | |
| Population density | 3,236/sq mi | 4,884/sq mi | 421/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 361st of 1,693 | |
| Population | 32,794 | 1,389,591 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 | 190th of 1,693 | |
| Diversity index | 51.6 | 64.3 | 65.5 | 61.4 | 378th of 1,693 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.8% | 12.5% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 878th of 1,685 | |
| Homeownership rate | 68.4% | 81.9% | 54.3% | 65.2% | 1,213th of 1,673 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.2% | 4.4% | 10% | 10.1% | 1,139th of 1,675 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 4.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 967th of 1,685 | |
| Government workers | 11.1% | 17.9% | 16.4% | 14.5% | 1,445th of 1,685 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.6% | 3.8% | 5.1% | 8.4% | 802nd of 1,689 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 4.4% | 5.4% | 14% | 12.5% | 1,373rd of 1,679 | |
| Veterans | 1.9% | 3% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 1,464th of 1,693 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White66%
- Black2%
- Hispanic16%
- Asian13%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0.0%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 11,637
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 75.5%
- Married couples
- 63.1%
- Living alone
- 21.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 1.9%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 12,411
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Vacant
- 6.2%
- Median year built
- 1959
- Median rooms
- 6.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 61.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 24.1%
- Home value to income
- 6.7× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 11050 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $114,301 | $74,888 |
| Service | $26,644 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $41,364 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $55,556 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $34,675 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 34.5%
- Households with broadband
- 96.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 85.4%
- No internet access
- 1.4%
- Without health insurance
- 3.6%
- Limited-English households
- 3.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Port Washington
- State
- New York
- County
- Nassau County
- Center point
- 40.8399° N, 73.6931° W
- Land area
- 10 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Sands Point42% of zip
- Port Washington (unincorporated)41% of zip
- Port Washington North5% of zip
- Manorhaven5% of zip
- Flower Hill4% of zip
- Baxter Estates2% of zip
- Plandome Manor1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 11050
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11547 | Glenwood Landing, NY | 2.6 mi | $95,972 |
| 11579 | Sea Cliff, NY | 2.6 mi | $193,590 |
| 11024 | Great Neck, NY | 3.1 mi | $175,300 |
| 11030 | Manhasset, NY | 3.2 mi | $234,966 |
| 11027 | Great Neck, NY · PO box | 3.3 mi | — |
| 11023 | Great Neck, NY | 3.5 mi | $141,003 |
| 11576 | Roslyn, NY | 3.8 mi | $216,250 |
| 11542 | Glen Cove, NY | 4.1 mi | $93,242 |
| 11021 | Great Neck, NY | 4.3 mi | $120,230 |
| 11548 | Greenvale, NY | 4.6 mi | $122,250 |
| 10805 | New Rochelle, NY | 4.7 mi | $102,109 |
| 11577 | Roslyn Heights, NY | 4.8 mi | $182,674 |
Zip codes like 11050 elsewhere
Questions about 11050
What city is zip code 11050?
11050 is assigned to Port Washington, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 11050 in?
11050 is in Nassau County, New York.
What is the population of 11050?
About 32,794 people live in 11050, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 11050 in?
11050 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 11050?
The median household income in 11050 is $154,225.
What zip codes are near 11050?
The closest zip codes to 11050 are 11547, 11579, 11024, 11030, 11027.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 11050, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.