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Valley Stream, NY
Village in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11580, 11581.
Population
40,315
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
11,592
ZIP codes
2
Valley Stream and its ZIP codes
Valley Stream at a glance
- Valley Stream is about 28 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 24th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $133,190, 55% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $616,100 (45% above New York) and median rent is $2,124 a month.
Local data for Valley Stream, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Valley Stream, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$133,190
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$616,100
Median rent
$2,124/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
39.7%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
40.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (3,562), Italian Americans (3,394), Haitian Americans (2,371).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Valley Stream.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,801
636,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$109,400
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.4B
FY 2026, $8,135 per person
PPP loans
$116M
2,221 loans, 12,584 jobs reported
How people get to work
Valley Stream, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.9%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit19.7%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 40.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Valley Stream, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
800
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35,824
9.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 26°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Valley Stream, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
9.1%
U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
ZIP codes in Valley Stream
2 in or overlapping Valley Stream. Population shown
Cities near Valley Stream
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South Valley StreamCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.9 |
| HewlettCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.9 |
| North LynbrookCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.1 |
| LynbrookVillage | 1.5 mi | 2 |
| North Valley StreamCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.9 |
| MalverneVillage | 1.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Hewlett Bay ParkVillage | 2 mi | 0.3 |
| East RockawayVillage | 2.1 mi | 1 |
| WoodmereCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 2.6 |
| Hewlett HarborVillage | 2.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Malverne Park OaksCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Hewlett NeckVillage | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Bay ParkCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.5 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1 |
| WoodsburghVillage | 2.8 mi | 0.3 |
| CedarhurstVillage | 2.9 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Valley Stream, NY in?
- Valley Stream is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Valley Stream, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Valley Stream include 11580, 11581.
- What is the population of Valley Stream, NY?
- About 40,315 people live in Valley Stream, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Valley Stream?
- Nearby places include South Valley Stream (1 mi), Hewlett (1.5 mi), North Lynbrook (1.5 mi), Lynbrook (1.5 mi), North Valley Stream (1.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023