ZIP Code 11549 - Hempstead New York
Overview
11549 is the ZIP Code for Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Portions of 11549 are also in Uniondale and Hempstead (town). 11549 is entirely within Nassau County. Regionally, 11549 is located in Metro New York City.
ZIP Code 11549 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Hempstead |
| Organization | Hofstra University |
| Primary County | Nassau County |
| ZIP Code Type | Unique |
| Population (2022) | 2,508 |
| Area Code(s) | 363 / 516 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 11549 Map
11549 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 11549 is White. The current unemployment level in 11549 is 4.4%.
| Population | 2,508 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.75% |
| Population Density | 11,934 People per Square Mile |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 68.02% |
11549 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,861 | 68.02% |
| Black | 318 | 11.62% |
| Hispanic | 326 | 11.92% |
| Asian | 231 | 8.44% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
11549 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 45 | 38.46% |
| High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4 | 3.42% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 28.21% |
| Masters Degree | 6 | 5.13% |
| Professional Degree | 29 | 24.79% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
11549 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.71868134, -73.59946442 |
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| Cities/Towns in 11549 | |
| Region | Metro New York City |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 0.21015573 Square Miles |
11549 Schools
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11549 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 59g - Long Island Sound Coastal Lowland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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