11545 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 11545, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

11545 is a zip code in Nassau County, New York, which covers Oyster Bay, with a total population of 11,841 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 11545 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 11545.

The estimated population of people living in 11545 is 11,841, with a median age of 48.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 11545 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,841
 -6.66% -7.79%
2020
12,686
+0.65%
-
2019
12,604
+1.73%
-
2018
12,390
 -3.51% -
2017
12,841
 - -

Population of 11545 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 11545 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
77.8%
80.6%
 -3.47%
Black/African American
0.4%
2.2%
 -81.82%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
11.5%
7.6%
 +51.32%
Asian
7.7%
7.3%
 +5.48%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1.9%
 -15.79%
Other
0.7%
0.4%
 +75.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 11545 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 11545 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 11545 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 11545 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48 +1.05% 46.9 +3.76% 49.4 +2.28%
2020 47.5 +2.59% 45.2 -0.22% 48.3 +2.11%
2019 46.3 +2.21% 45.3 +5.35% 47.3 +1.94%
2018 45.3 +0.89% 43 +0.23% 46.4 +1.09%
2017 44.9 - 42.9 - 45.9 -

The median age of the 11545 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 11545 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 859 -27.26% 510 -59.03% 623 266
10 to 19 972 -4.2% 1,007 +2.83% 909 1,011
20 to 29 675 -24.09% 551 +3.74% 518 553
30 to 39 563 -44.89% 654 -24.15% 346 509
40 to 49 940 -11.48% 892 -22.14% 827 697
50 to 59 1,119 -0.67% 1,218 +9.79% 1,104 1,320
60 to 69 696 +18.44% 761 +11.21% 812 845
70+ 706 +3.17% 718 +9.25% 719 782

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 11545 zip code is $150,815.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 11545.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $151,786.00
  • 45 to 64
    $224,864.00
  • 65 and over
    $110,991.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 11545 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 11545, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 11545 is currently $281,840.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

40.12% of households in 11545 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 11545 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.77%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    7.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    5.78%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.16%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.64%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.06%
  • $200,000 or more
    40.12%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 11545 is $104,991.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 11545 by the total population of 11545.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 11545 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 11545 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    26.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    48.32%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.76%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16.34%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.30%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 11545 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 11545 zip over the age of 16 is 9,686.

Of those people, a total of 60.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 11545 is 58.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 11545 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 654 14.40% 16.00%
20 to 24 years 548 53.30% 11.60%
25 to 29 years 523 93.10% 13.10%
30 to 34 years 390 81.80% 2.20%
35 to 44 years 1,114 79.00% 0.60%
45 to 54 years 2,008 82.80% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 1,291 69.60% 0.60%
60 to 64 years 746 70.00% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 1,526 31.80% 0.80%
75 years and over 886 19.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 11545. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,308 58.20% 3.10%
Black or African American 38 34.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 26 46.20% 0.00%
Asian 776 71.90% 0.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 323 75.20% 7.80%
Two or more races 215 70.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,102 51.70% 3.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,559 59.90% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 11545 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 11545 is 5,634, with median earnings of $83,333.00.

Women in 11545 are earning approximately 45.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,634 $83,333.00
Male 3,127 $115,801.00
Female 2,507 $52,518.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 11545 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,095 $129,028.00
Business and Financial 329 $111,523.00
Computer and Mathematical 199 $145,221.00
Architecture and Engineering 81 $93,917.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $95,469.00
Community and Social Service 155 $63,594.00
Legal 233 $162,344.00
Educational and Library 561 $66,696.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 210 $90,093.00
Healthcare Practitioners 674 $198,514.00
Healthcare Support 122 $21,570.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 78 $117,708.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 193 $4,937.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 133 $16,889.00
Personal Care and Service 127 $20,531.00
Sales 602 $103,214.00
Office and Administrative Support 427 $41,231.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 168 $21,452.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $13,828.00
Production 29 $41,442.00
Transportation and Material Moving 81 $46,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 11545 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 11545.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 803 $138,942.00 292 $100,109.00
Business and Financial 259 $112,383.00 70 $82,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 172 $137,262.00 27 $210,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 81 $93,917.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 27 $95,469.00
Community and Social Service 29 $0.00 126 $40,208.00
Legal 159 $188,672.00 74 $66,944.00
Educational and Library 109 $69,250.00 452 $66,071.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 122 $91,481.00 88 $43,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 378 $250,001.00 296 $103,421.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 114 $21,512.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 63 $118,490.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 65 $4,638.00 128 $15,536.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 45 $77,917.00 88 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 44 $0.00 83 $15,089.00
Sales 332 $218,197.00 270 $42,647.00
Office and Administrative Support 111 $40,987.00 316 $50,132.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 168 $21,452.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $13,828.00 0 $0.00
Production 20 $40,577.00 9 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 58 $11,000.00 23 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,325 households in 11545, with an average household size of 2.74 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,424 families living in the 11545 zip code with an average family size of 3.06 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 11545:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,956 98 370 901
Average Household Size 3.21 3.26 2.82 1.07
Total Families 2,956 98 370 0
Average Household Size 3.12 2.94 2.62 0

Poverty

Of the 3,424 families living in 11545, 0.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 11545:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,656 housing units in 11545.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,325 92.89%
Vacant 331 7.11%

9.09% of the total 4,656 housing units in 11545 are rental units. This is approximately 423 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,838 are occupied by the owner - or 82.43% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 11545 is $1,794.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 11545 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    64
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    148
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    108
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    12
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    86
  • $3,000 or more
    69

Property Value

The median value of a property in 11545 is $879,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 11545 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    14
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    33
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    21
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    279
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,869
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,616

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 11545. The chart below shows the number of properties in 11545 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    999
  • 1940 to 1949
    254
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,199
  • 1960 to 1969
    486
  • 1970 to 1979
    556
  • 1980 to 1989
    403
  • 1990 to 1999
    467
  • 2000 to 2009
    217
  • 2010 to 2013
    75
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 11545 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    87
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,034
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,590
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,614

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 11545 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 11545 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 11545.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    155
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    275
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    519
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    468
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    471
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    500
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    471
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    113
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    252
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    298
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    544
  • 90 or more minutes
    460

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 11545 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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