Area Code 516

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Area Code 516 Map

Area Code 516 Overview

2,130,132
TOTAL POPULATION
1,043,512
MALE POPULATION
1,086,620
FEMALE POPULATION
96.03
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.13
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$62,206
PER CAPITA INCOME
$162,858
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$141,302
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,043
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
40.13
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,109,208
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Area Code 516

The most populous races in Area Code 516 are White / Caucasian (1,227,609 | 57.6%), Hispanic or Latino (411,176 | 19.3%), and Black / African American (358,461 | 16.8%).
Race in Area Code 516
Race# Population% Population
Asian201,6249.5%
Black / African American358,46116.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific6700.0%
Hispanic or Latino411,17619.3%
Native / Alaskan5,9090.3%
White / Caucasian1,227,60957.6%
Two or more Races157,4187.4%
Some other Race178,4418.4%
Total2,130,132100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 516

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 516 are Italian (350,350 | 16.5%), Irish (248,169 | 11.7%), German (156,140 | 7.3%), Central American (140,354 | 6.6%), and Salvadoran (98,599 | 4.6%), together accounting for 46.7% of all Area Code 516 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 516
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1,9230.1%
African7,9170.4%
Albanian2,4530.1%
Aleut130.0%
Alsatian560.0%
American89,3594.2%
Apache390.0%
Arab10,8840.5%
Argentinean4,8140.2%
Armenian3,1790.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac480.0%
Australian4430.0%
Austrian9,3530.4%
Bahamian1440.0%
Barbadian2,5610.1%
Basque770.0%
Belgian8680.0%
Belizean7620.0%
Bermudan560.0%
Bhutanese4,0520.2%
Blackfeet7680.0%
Bolivian1,1710.1%
Brazilian2,5730.1%
British3,4010.2%
British West Indian4,8660.2%
Bulgarian3030.0%
Burmese18,9140.9%
Cajun200.0%
Cambodian360.0%
Canadian2,5120.1%
Cape Verdean640.0%
Carpatho Rusyn110.0%
Celtic2320.0%
Central American140,3546.6%
Central American Indian4,5030.2%
Cherokee1,4510.1%
Chickasaw110.0%
Chilean4,4230.2%
Choctaw1000.0%
Colombian27,8541.3%
Comanche180.0%
Costa Rican1,6550.1%
Cree620.0%
Creek500.0%
Croatian3,9700.2%
Crow260.0%
Cuban10,6100.5%
Cypriot5840.0%
Czech5,0550.2%
Czechoslovakian1,5330.1%
Danish2,8270.1%
Delaware600.0%
Dominican53,1422.5%
Dutch6,4270.3%
Dutch West Indian3100.0%
Eastern European23,5151.1%
Ecuadorian19,3310.9%
Egyptian2,7940.1%
English51,7772.4%
Estonian930.0%
Ethiopian1800.0%
European18,1740.9%
Filipino2,1030.1%
Finnish1,9970.1%
French14,7240.7%
French American Indian550.0%
French Canadian3,2940.2%
German156,1407.3%
German Russian50.0%
Ghanaian2,0660.1%
Greek25,0481.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro2100.0%
Guatemalan14,1410.7%
Guyanese19,5760.9%
Haitian41,8962.0%
Hmong530.0%
Honduran20,0610.9%
Houma110.0%
Hungarian12,5710.6%
Icelander1280.0%
Indian (Asian)59,1892.8%
Indonesian3090.0%
Inupiat190.0%
Iranian9,7440.5%
Iraqi6850.0%
Irish248,16911.7%
Iroquois8320.0%
Israeli4,3810.2%
Italian350,35016.5%
Jamaican56,3962.6%
Japanese730.0%
Jordanian4090.0%
Kenyan1430.0%
Korean21,9201.0%
Laotian7180.0%
Latvian7290.0%
Lebanese2,1610.1%
Liberian890.0%
Lithuanian5,1460.2%
Lumbee270.0%
Luxembourger390.0%
Macedonian3720.0%
Malaysian2040.0%
Maltese1,6850.1%
Menominee100.0%
Mexican18,6250.9%
Mexican American Indian8030.0%
Mongolian4750.0%
Moroccan1,3190.1%
Native Hawaiian4370.0%
Navajo1620.0%
New Zealander180.0%
Nicaraguan2,0740.1%
Nigerian7,3410.3%
Northern European8570.0%
Norwegian7,4750.4%
Okinawan2050.0%
Pakistani1,3980.1%
Palestinian6930.0%
Panamanian3,1630.2%
Paraguayan4610.0%
Pennsylvania German1360.0%
Peruvian17,0210.8%
Pima80.0%
Polish78,2393.7%
Portuguese7,8700.4%
Potawatomi730.0%
Puerto Rican74,8673.5%
Romanian5,4500.3%
Russian44,7352.1%
Salvadoran98,5994.6%
Samoan2830.0%
Scandinavian1,2640.1%
Scotch-Irish3,6370.2%
Scottish9,9760.5%
Seminole1610.0%
Senegalese1010.0%
Serbian9660.1%
Shoshone310.0%
Sierra Leonean1270.0%
Sioux1020.0%
Slavic7810.0%
Slovak1,5590.1%
Slovene3490.0%
Somali330.0%
South African4290.0%
South American79,7463.7%
South American Indian1,2420.1%
Soviet Union350.0%
Spaniard7,0830.3%
Spanish4,0240.2%
Spanish American1480.0%
Spanish American Indian1190.0%
Sri Lankan1,7360.1%
Subsaharan African19,2500.9%
Sudanese1690.0%
Swedish6,8130.3%
Swiss1,7830.1%
Syrian7720.0%
Thai79,6493.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian11,5680.5%
Turkish6,0940.3%
U.S. Virgin Islander2430.0%
Ugandan600.0%
Ukrainian9,9480.5%
Uruguayan1,7440.1%
Ute170.0%
Venezuelan1,8800.1%
Vietnamese5,7360.3%
Welsh2,7360.1%
West Indian11,7710.5%
Yugoslavian1,5910.1%
Zimbabwean1000.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 516

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 516 came from Latin America (288,027 | 13.5%), Asia (138,155 | 6.5%), Caribbean (124,939 | 5.9%), Central America (91,433 | 4.3%), and South America (71,655 | 3.4%), together accounting for 33.5% of all Area Code 516 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 516
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1,6550.1%
Africa15,0270.7%
Albania7500.0%
Argentina3,4230.2%
Armenia670.0%
Asia138,1556.5%
Australia6190.0%
Austria4000.0%
Bahamas2420.0%
Bangladesh6,4600.3%
Barbados3,0360.1%
Belarus8140.0%
Belgium5720.0%
Belize8650.0%
Bolivia8800.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina5710.0%
Brazil3,1060.2%
Bulgaria3020.0%
Cambodia640.0%
Cameroon230.0%
Canada2,9790.1%
Caribbean124,9395.9%
Central America91,4334.3%
Chile2,5040.1%
China32,3251.5%
Colombia14,4330.7%
Congo80.0%
Costa Rica8780.0%
Croatia6950.0%
Cuba2,6360.1%
Czechoslovakia1,0980.1%
Denmark2960.0%
Dominica1,3020.1%
Dominican Republic26,0441.2%
Eastern Africa9980.1%
Eastern Asia45,6162.1%
Eastern Europe23,2091.1%
Ecuador10,9500.5%
Egypt1,9250.1%
El Salvador57,2842.7%
England1,9660.1%
Eritrea70.0%
Ethiopia1610.0%
Europe59,4872.8%
Fiji150.0%
France8350.0%
Germany3,9690.2%
Ghana2,1590.1%
Greece4,0620.2%
Grenada1,7410.1%
Guatemala9,1700.4%
Guyana21,2631.0%
Haiti29,5011.4%
Honduras13,2920.6%
Hong Kong4,1780.2%
Hungary8500.0%
India37,6031.8%
Indonesia5200.0%
Iran6,3820.3%
Iraq3640.0%
Ireland3,3810.2%
Israel3,6940.2%
Italy12,8700.6%
Jamaica43,0662.0%
Japan1,7000.1%
Jordan3520.0%
Kazakhstan1640.0%
Kenya610.0%
Korea11,5910.5%
Kuwait2920.0%
Laos250.0%
Latin America288,02713.5%
Latvia2780.0%
Lebanon5600.0%
Liberia1500.0%
Lithuania3530.0%
Malaysia5540.0%
Mexico7,1400.3%
Middle Africa2500.0%
Moldova2690.0%
Morocco7040.0%
Nepal2420.0%
Netherlands1710.0%
Nicaragua1,0350.1%
Nigeria5,8820.3%
North Macedonia2180.0%
Northern Africa2,9310.1%
Northern Europe8,8710.4%
Norway950.0%
Oceania8190.0%
Pakistan11,6650.5%
Panama1,7590.1%
Peru11,9270.6%
Philippines12,0510.6%
Poland6,7840.3%
Portugal2,6360.1%
Romania1,5630.1%
Russia3,1990.2%
Saudi Arabia2460.0%
Scotland5190.0%
Senegal2100.0%
Serbia4270.0%
Sierra Leone3050.0%
Singapore2500.0%
South Africa5860.0%
South America71,6553.4%
South Central Asia65,5243.1%
South Eastern Asia16,2040.8%
Southern Europe21,0631.0%
Spain1,1060.1%
Sri Lanka6570.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines1,3370.1%
Sudan1520.0%
Sweden1550.0%
Switzerland2150.0%
Syria1210.0%
Taiwan3,5910.2%
Thailand6920.0%
Trinidad and Tobago12,3090.6%
Turkey3,2870.2%
Uganda1200.0%
Ukraine3,9820.2%
Uruguay1,0300.1%
Uzbekistan6060.0%
Venezuela1,4980.1%
Vietnam1,2760.1%
West Indies1,1340.1%
Western Africa9,1380.4%
Western Asia10,5640.5%
Western Europe6,1680.3%
Yemen2030.0%
Zaire1620.0%
Zimbabwe4580.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 516

Sex and Age in Area Code 516

The most populous age groups in Area Code 516 are 55 to 59 Years (77,516 | 7.4%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (79,586 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 516
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years58,678 (5.6%)55,967 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years63,697 (6.1%)59,097 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years69,519 (6.7%)67,277 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years70,712 (6.8%)65,546 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years68,498 (6.6%)67,326 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years66,199 (6.3%)65,338 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years64,549 (6.2%)62,224 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Years63,766 (6.1%)65,041 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years65,783 (6.3%)64,693 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years66,567 (6.4%)68,748 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years74,951 (7.2%)78,208 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years77,516 (7.4%)79,586 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years70,896 (6.8%)77,588 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years55,554 (5.3%)61,700 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years43,168 (4.1%)50,232 (4.6%)
75 to 79 Years28,143 (2.7%)35,366 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years16,695 (1.6%)25,895 (2.4%)
85 Years and over18,621 (1.8%)36,788 (3.4%)
Total1,043,512 (100.0%)1,086,620 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 516

Median Family Size in Area Code 516

The median family size in Area Code 516 is 3.45 persons per family, with married-couple families (395,589 | 75.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.53489 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (35,892 | 6.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.05 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 516
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple395,589 (75.9%)3.53
Single Male/Father35,892 (6.9%)3.05
Single Female/Mother89,931 (17.2%)3.15
Total Families521,412 (100.0%)3.45

Median Household Size in Area Code 516

The median household size in Area Code 516 is 3.01 persons per household, with married-couple households (395,589 | 57.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.58891 persons per household. non-family households (168,944 | 24.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 516
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple395,589 (57.3%)3.59
Single Male/Father35,892 (5.2%)3.40
Single Female/Mother89,931 (13.0%)3.38
Non-family168,944 (24.5%)1.25
Total Households690,356 (100.0%)3.01

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 516

Out of a total of 690,356 households in Area Code 516, 521,412 (75.5%) are family households, while 168,944 (24.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 168,784, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 140,195.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 516
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-140,195 (20.3%)
2-Person Households168,784 (24.4%)22,838 (3.3%)
3-Person Households124,163 (18.0%)3,462 (0.5%)
4-Person Households123,999 (18.0%)1,177 (0.2%)
5-Person Households59,966 (8.7%)680 (0.1%)
6-Person Households24,190 (3.5%)260 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households20,310 (2.9%)332 (0.1%)
Total521,412 (75.5%)168,944 (24.5%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 516

Fertility by Age in Area Code 516

Average fertility rate in Area Code 516 is 51.1 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 74.7 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 56.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 516
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years613 (2.6%)47.3
20 to 34 years13,277 (56.2%)74.7
35 to 50 years9,726 (41.2%)48.9
Total23,616 (100.0%)51.1

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 516

75.9% of women with births (23,616) in Area Code 516 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 98.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 26.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 516
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years9 (1.5%)604 (98.5%)
20 to 34 years8,772 (66.1%)4,505 (33.9%)
35 to 50 years7,193 (74.0%)2,533 (26.0%)
Total17,928 (75.9%)5,688 (24.1%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 516

Average fertility rate in Area Code 516 is 51.1 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 76.9 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 51.7 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 28.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 516
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,897 (8.0%)52.9
High School Diploma3,536 (15.0%)54.5
College or Associate's Degree5,056 (21.4%)51.7
Bachelor's Degree6,441 (27.3%)68.9
Graduate Degree6,686 (28.3%)76.9
Total23,616 (100.0%)51.1

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 516

24.1% of women with births in Area Code 516 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 77.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 64.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 516
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School743 (39.2%)1,154 (60.8%)
High School Diploma1,250 (35.3%)2,286 (64.6%)
College or Associate's Degree2,251 (44.5%)2,805 (55.5%)
Bachelor's Degree4,377 (68.0%)2,064 (32.0%)
Graduate Degree5,172 (77.4%)1,514 (22.6%)
Total17,928 (75.9%)5,688 (24.1%)

Income in Area Code 516

Income Overview in Area Code 516

Per Capita Income in Area Code 516 is $62,206, while median incomes of families and households are $162,858 and $141,302 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,130,132$62,206
Median Family Income521,412$162,858
Mean Family Income521,412$19,321,392
Median Household Income690,356$141,302
Mean Household Income690,356$17,152,466
Income Deficit521,412$11,043
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,130,13232.63%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,130,13267.37¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,130,13240.13

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 516

Average Earnings in Area Code 516 are $63,698, $78,317 for men and $49,491 for women, a difference of 36.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 516
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male604,201 (52.0%)$78,317
Female558,352 (48.0%)$49,491
Total1,162,553 (100.0%)$63,698

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 516

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 516 are $100,000+ for men (196,094 | 32.5%) and $100,000+ for women (114,362 | 20.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 516
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less19,346 (3.2%)24,412 (4.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99912,395 (2.1%)17,355 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49913,705 (2.3%)18,853 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9999,756 (1.6%)13,659 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,49912,541 (2.1%)17,764 (3.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9999,402 (1.6%)14,088 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49911,190 (1.8%)15,482 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9999,275 (1.5%)11,851 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49910,291 (1.7%)13,720 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99913,485 (2.2%)15,961 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99924,726 (4.1%)27,907 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99924,146 (4.0%)24,876 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99920,986 (3.5%)25,070 (4.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99920,567 (3.4%)23,295 (4.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99923,286 (3.8%)26,445 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99920,748 (3.4%)20,446 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99940,852 (6.8%)39,860 (7.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99934,510 (5.7%)32,855 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99976,900 (12.7%)60,091 (10.8%)
$100,000+196,094 (32.5%)114,362 (20.5%)
Total604,201 (100.0%)558,352 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 516

Average earnings in Area Code 516 are $8,367,406 for men and $5,410,646 for women, a difference of 35.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $11,358,488, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $2,999,541. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $8,251,742, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $1,647,730.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 516
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$2,999,541$1,647,730
High School Diploma$4,864,656$2,730,703
College or Associate's Degree$6,446,498$3,972,689
Bachelor's Degree$9,025,223$5,939,800
Graduate Degree$11,358,488$8,251,742
Total$8,367,406$5,410,646

Family Income in Area Code 516

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 516

According to the Area Code 516 family income data, there are 17,538,214 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 3,363.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 400,444 families (76.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 516
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000621,002119.1%
$10,000 to $14,999400,44476.8%
$15,000 to $24,999982,862188.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991,272,767244.1%
$35,000 to $49,9992,115,368405.7%
$50,000 to $74,9993,876,698743.5%
$75,000 to $99,9994,256,286816.3%
$100,000 to $149,9999,183,6301,761.3%
$150,000 to $199,9997,720,0261,480.6%
$200,000+17,538,2143,363.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 516

7+ person families (16,107 | 3.1%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 516 with $195,017 per family, while 2-person families (181,492 | 34.8%) have the highest median income of $65,130 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 516
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families181,492 (34.8%)$130,260
3-Person Families124,119 (23.8%)$170,723
4-Person Families122,814 (23.5%)$187,129
5-Person Families54,930 (10.5%)$187,267
6-Person Families21,950 (4.2%)$192,346
7+ Person Families16,107 (3.1%)$195,017
Total521,412 (100.0%)$162,858

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 516

The median family income in Area Code 516 is $162,858, with families comprising 3+ earners (109,271) having the highest median family income of $213,780, while families with no earners (56,667) have the lowest median family income of $79,610, accounting for 21.0% and 10.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 516
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners56,667 (10.9%)$79,610
1 Earner136,216 (26.1%)$125,139
2 Earners219,258 (42.0%)$182,770
3+ Earners109,271 (21.0%)$213,780
Total521,412 (100.0%)$162,858

Household Income in Area Code 516

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 516

With 19,567,450 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Area Code 516, accounting for 2,834.4% of all households. In contrast, only 1,017,585 households (147.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 516
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,790,783259.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,017,585147.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992,317,525335.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992,481,139359.4%
$35,000 to $49,9993,618,156524.1%
$50,000 to $74,9996,087,559881.8%
$75,000 to $99,9995,927,397858.6%
$100,000 to $149,99911,649,7581,687.5%
$150,000 to $199,9999,054,7091,311.6%
$200,000+19,567,4502,834.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 516

The median household income in Area Code 516 is $141,302, with the highest median household income of $167,271 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 301,919 households (43.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $75,175, with 6,530 households (0.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 516
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6,530 (0.9%)$75,175
25 to 44 Years171,322 (24.8%)$160,565
45 to 64 Years301,919 (43.7%)$167,271
65+ Years210,585 (30.5%)$95,415
Total690,356 (100.0%)$141,302

Poverty in Area Code 516

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 516

With 5.6% poverty level for males and 7.0% for females among the residents of Area Code 516, 16 and 17 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,288 males (8.1%) and 9,272 females (9.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 516
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,035 (7.1%)4,613 (8.6%)
5 Years574 (4.8%)517 (4.3%)
6 to 11 Years5,339 (6.9%)4,744 (6.6%)
12 to 14 Years2,767 (6.7%)2,415 (6.0%)
15 Years880 (5.9%)1,097 (8.3%)
16 and 17 Years2,288 (8.1%)2,538 (9.3%)
18 to 24 Years6,877 (7.5%)7,311 (8.3%)
25 to 34 Years5,837 (4.5%)8,667 (6.8%)
35 to 44 Years5,030 (3.9%)9,126 (7.0%)
45 to 54 Years6,766 (4.8%)9,132 (6.2%)
55 to 64 Years7,840 (5.3%)8,808 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years5,067 (5.2%)7,044 (6.4%)
75 Years and over3,952 (6.5%)9,272 (9.9%)
Total57,252 (5.6%)75,284 (7.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 516

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 516, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.1% of males and 95.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 516
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years52,645 (92.9%)49,208 (91.4%)
5 Years11,286 (95.2%)11,387 (95.7%)
6 to 11 Years72,281 (93.1%)67,154 (93.4%)
12 to 14 Years38,585 (93.3%)38,070 (94.0%)
15 Years13,984 (94.1%)12,148 (91.7%)
16 and 17 Years26,121 (91.9%)24,692 (90.7%)
18 to 24 Years84,872 (92.5%)81,024 (91.7%)
25 to 34 Years124,440 (95.5%)118,724 (93.2%)
35 to 44 Years124,235 (96.1%)120,485 (93.0%)
45 to 54 Years134,225 (95.2%)137,571 (93.8%)
55 to 64 Years139,461 (94.7%)147,898 (94.4%)
65 to 74 Years92,327 (94.8%)103,521 (93.6%)
75 Years and over57,198 (93.5%)83,979 (90.1%)
Total971,660 (94.4%)995,861 (93.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 516

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 516 show that 2.4% or 9,506 of the total 395,589 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 4.4%, comprising of 106 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.1%, which includes 3,075 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 516
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children212,563 (97.7%)5,111 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children139,698 (97.9%)3,075 (2.1%)
3 or 4 Children31,510 (96.3%)1,214 (3.7%)
5 or more Children2,312 (95.6%)106 (4.4%)
Total386,083 (97.6%)9,506 (2.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 516

According to the poverty data in Area Code 516, 6.6% or 2,364 single-father households and 11.0% or 9,888 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 households (19.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 277 households (39.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 516
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children807 (3.8%)2,534 (5.3%)
1 or 2 Children997 (8.6%)5,335 (15.0%)
3 or 4 Children520 (18.9%)1,742 (29.9%)
5 or more Children40 (19.6%)277 (39.2%)
Total2,364 (6.6%)9,888 (11.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 516

The poverty data for Area Code 516 shows that 9,506 of the married-couple family households (2.4%) and 12,252 of the single-parent households (9.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 106 households (4.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 317 household (34.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 516
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5,111 (2.4%)3,341 (4.8%)
1 or 2 Children3,075 (2.1%)6,332 (13.4%)
3 or 4 Children1,214 (3.7%)2,262 (26.4%)
5 or more Children106 (4.4%)317 (34.8%)
Total9,506 (2.4%)12,252 (9.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 516

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 516

Among the 1,048,879 employed individuals in Area Code 516, private company employees (661,923 | 63.1%), local government employees (125,714 | 12.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (96,121 | 9.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 516
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees661,92363.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)54,8125.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)47,5034.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations96,1219.2%
Local Government Employees125,71412.0%
State Government Employees40,0043.8%
Federal Government Employees21,4022.0%
Unpaid Family Workers1,4000.1%
Total1,048,879100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 516

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 516, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,727,681), 64.2% or 1,109,171 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 53,462 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 86.4% or 109,481 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 1,323.7% or 398,725 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 516
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years30,125 (27.9%)398,725 (1,323.7%)
20 to 24 Years96,127 (70.8%)909,131 (945.8%)
25 to 29 Years110,854 (84.3%)696,305 (628.1%)
30 to 34 Years109,480 (86.4%)441,099 (402.9%)
35 to 44 Years220,368 (85.0%)617,903 (280.4%)
45 to 54 Years245,473 (85.1%)755,290 (307.7%)
55 to 59 Years124,283 (79.1%)406,778 (327.3%)
60 to 64 Years99,996 (67.3%)378,358 (378.4%)
65 to 74 Years77,287 (36.7%)298,258 (385.9%)
75 Years and over16,519 (10.2%)63,560 (384.7%)
Total1,109,208 (64.2%)53,421 (4.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 516

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 516, 81.0% of individuals (900,439) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,111,653) are in the labor force, with 355.9% or 3,204,662 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.2% or 442,271 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 453.0% or 769,896 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 516
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School60,578 (62.7%)372,745 (385.8%)
High School Diploma169,951 (73.8%)1,043,644 (453.0%)
College / Associate Degree218,420 (80.5%)1,211,517 (446.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher442,296 (86.2%)1,436,943 (280.0%)
Total900,439 (81.0%)3,956,373 (355.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 516

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 516 are Community & Social Service (158,340 | 14.8%), Management (118,032 | 11.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (90,810 | 8.5%), Education Instruction & Library (90,283 | 8.4%), and Business & Financial (71,164 | 6.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 516

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 516, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.9%), Computers & Mathematics (77.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (73.9%), Education, Arts & Media (71.4%), and Health Technologists (68.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 516
OccupationMaleFemale
Management71,059 (60.2%)46,973 (39.8%)
Business & Financial38,867 (54.6%)32,297 (45.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science40,261 (74.4%)13,852 (25.6%)
Computers & Mathematics23,067 (77.4%)6,738 (22.6%)
Architecture & Engineering13,472 (83.9%)2,580 (16.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3,722 (45.1%)4,534 (54.9%)
Community & Social Service 53,767 (34.0%)104,573 (66.0%)
Education, Arts & Media5,659 (28.6%)14,130 (71.4%)
Legal Services & Support13,321 (53.4%)11,609 (46.6%)
Education Instruction & Library23,590 (26.1%)66,693 (73.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment11,197 (48.0%)12,141 (52.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating29,332 (32.3%)61,478 (67.7%)
Health Technologists21,116 (31.3%)46,256 (68.7%)
Total (Category)233,286 (47.4%)259,173 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)560,133 (52.2%)512,006 (47.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 516 are Healthcare Support (42,399 | 4.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (38,999 | 3.6%), Security & Protection (37,323 | 3.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (34,435 | 3.2%), and Personal Care & Service (29,421 | 2.7%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 516

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 516, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (80.9%), Security & Protection (77.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.0%), Personal Care & Service (72.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (47.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 516
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7,198 (17.0%)35,201 (83.0%)
Security & Protection29,026 (77.8%)8,297 (22.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention13,121 (74.3%)4,541 (25.7%)
Law Enforcement15,905 (80.9%)3,756 (19.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving20,481 (52.5%)18,518 (47.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance22,137 (64.3%)12,298 (35.7%)
Personal Care & Service8,140 (27.7%)21,281 (72.3%)
Total (Category)86,982 (47.6%)95,595 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)560,133 (52.2%)512,006 (47.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 516 are Office & Administration (123,404 | 11.5%), and Sales & Related (106,594 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 516

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 516
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related59,805 (56.1%)46,789 (43.9%)
Office & Administration35,260 (28.6%)88,144 (71.4%)
Total (Category)95,065 (41.3%)134,933 (58.7%)
Total (Overall)560,133 (52.2%)512,006 (47.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 516 are Construction & Extraction (48,583 | 4.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (24,950 | 2.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,250 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 516

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 516
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry936 (74.9%)314 (25.1%)
Construction & Extraction47,414 (97.6%)1,169 (2.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair24,297 (97.4%)653 (2.6%)
Total (Category)72,647 (97.1%)2,136 (2.9%)
Total (Overall)560,133 (52.2%)512,006 (47.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 516 are Transportation (40,591 | 3.8%), Production (27,303 | 2.5%), and Material Moving (24,428 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 516

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 516
OccupationMaleFemale
Production18,361 (67.2%)8,942 (32.8%)
Transportation35,565 (87.6%)5,026 (12.4%)
Material Moving18,227 (74.6%)6,201 (25.4%)
Total (Category)72,153 (78.1%)20,169 (21.8%)
Total (Overall)560,133 (52.2%)512,006 (47.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 516

Employment Industries in Area Code 516

The major employment industries in Area Code 516 include Health Care & Social Assistance (198,569 | 18.5%), Educational Services (132,082 | 12.3%), Retail Trade (102,820 | 9.6%), Professional & Scientific (93,689 | 8.7%), and Finance & Insurance (71,618 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 516

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 516

The Area Code 516 industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.1%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (89.0%), and Utilities (82.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (71.9%), Educational Services (70.1%), and Enterprise Management (46.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 516
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,311 (68.3%)608 (31.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction81 (89.0%)10 (11.0%)
Construction60,500 (90.1%)6,643 (9.9%)
Manufacturing32,105 (63.4%)18,494 (36.5%)
Wholesale Trade19,198 (68.5%)8,831 (31.5%)
Retail Trade56,721 (55.2%)46,099 (44.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing47,109 (77.1%)14,022 (22.9%)
Utilities6,936 (82.6%)1,466 (17.4%)
Information13,996 (55.0%)11,446 (45.0%)
Finance & Insurance41,280 (57.6%)30,338 (42.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing14,343 (60.8%)9,231 (39.2%)
Professional & Scientific53,055 (56.6%)40,634 (43.4%)
Enterprise Management681 (53.1%)602 (46.9%)
Administrative & Support24,822 (64.0%)13,984 (36.0%)
Educational Services39,515 (29.9%)92,567 (70.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance55,766 (28.1%)142,803 (71.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation11,936 (59.6%)8,082 (40.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services27,771 (54.4%)23,272 (45.6%)
Public Administration34,309 (63.2%)19,940 (36.8%)
Total560,133 (52.2%)512,006 (47.8%)

Education in Area Code 516

School Enrollment in Area Code 516

The most common levels of schooling among the 522,572 students in Area Code 516 are high school (114,908 | 22.0%), college / undergraduate (111,483 | 21.3%), and middle school (105,999 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 516
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool31,3746.0%
Kindergarten23,7394.5%
Elementary School98,22418.8%
Middle School105,99920.3%
High School114,90822.0%
College / Undergraduate111,48321.3%
Graduate / Professional36,8457.0%
Total522,572100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 516

Out of a total of 522,572 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 516, 123,459 (23.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 399,113 (76.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 13,375 (48.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 116,450 (87.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 516
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds14,295 (51.7%)13,375 (48.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old102,531 (86.6%)15,890 (13.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds116,450 (87.3%)16,974 (12.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds70,207 (86.1%)11,352 (13.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds28,212 (67.0%)13,908 (33.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds37,592 (58.4%)26,817 (41.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds14,928 (52.4%)13,554 (47.6%)
35 Years and over14,914 (56.3%)11,573 (43.7%)
Total399,113 (76.4%)123,459 (23.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 516

Business (153,142 | 22.2%), education (81,604 | 11.8%), science & technology (76,145 | 11.1%), social sciences (60,482 | 8.8%), and psychology (42,730 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 689,080 individuals in Area Code 516 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 516
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics31,8744.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural31,6294.6%
Physical & Health Sciences18,9142.7%
Psychology42,7306.2%
Social Sciences60,4828.8%
Engineering37,6355.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies4,5580.7%
Science & Technology76,14511.1%
Business153,14222.2%
Education81,60411.8%
Literature & Languages30,3654.4%
Liberal Arts & History33,2144.8%
Visual & Performing Arts27,6154.0%
Communications26,7043.9%
Arts & Humanities32,4694.7%
Total689,080100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 516

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 516

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 516 are males with 2 vehicles (221,507, accounting for 40.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (189,324, making up 44.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 516
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle21,239 (3.9%)23,481 (4.7%)
1 Vehicle85,496 (15.6%)96,496 (19.5%)
2 Vehicles221,507 (40.4%)189,324 (38.2%)
3 Vehicles127,454 (23.2%)109,473 (22.1%)
4 Vehicles63,494 (11.6%)52,882 (10.7%)
5 or more Vehicles29,704 (5.4%)24,150 (4.9%)
Total548,894 (100.0%)495,806 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 516

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 516 are 30 to 34 minutes (138,040 commuters, 14.8%), 60 to 89 minutes (129,400 commuters, 13.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (109,001 commuters, 11.7%).
Commute Time in Area Code 516
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes15,5051.7%
5 to 9 Minutes59,5416.4%
10 to 14 Minutes87,4299.3%
15 to 19 Minutes108,91411.7%
20 to 24 Minutes109,00111.7%
25 to 29 Minutes49,3885.3%
30 to 34 Minutes138,04014.8%
35 to 39 Minutes24,6552.6%
40 to 44 Minutes45,1174.8%
45 to 59 Minutes89,6619.6%
60 to 89 Minutes129,40013.8%
90 or more Minutes78,3818.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 516

The most common commute times in Area Code 516 are 60 to 89 minutes (79,493 commuters, 16.1%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (63,594 commuters, 14.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 516
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7,925 (1.6%)7,580 (1.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes26,996 (5.5%)32,545 (7.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes40,257 (8.2%)47,172 (10.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes51,347 (10.4%)57,567 (13.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes53,766 (10.9%)55,235 (12.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes25,461 (5.2%)23,927 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes74,446 (15.1%)63,594 (14.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes12,560 (2.5%)12,095 (2.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes25,171 (5.1%)19,946 (4.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes50,202 (10.2%)39,459 (8.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes79,493 (16.1%)49,907 (11.3%)
90 or more Minutes45,983 (9.3%)32,398 (7.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 516

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 516 are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (72,615, 14.7%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (73,935, 16.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 516
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM27,085 (5.5%)10,097 (2.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM21,892 (4.4%)7,973 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM27,444 (5.6%)11,290 (2.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM45,274 (9.2%)30,995 (7.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM41,578 (8.4%)37,017 (8.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM72,615 (14.7%)64,060 (14.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM42,457 (8.6%)51,988 (11.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM66,193 (13.4%)73,935 (16.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM29,573 (6.0%)42,699 (9.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM37,619 (7.6%)40,559 (9.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM14,713 (3.0%)15,674 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM6,858 (1.4%)7,715 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM33,147 (6.7%)25,810 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM27,159 (5.5%)21,613 (4.9%)
Total493,607 (100.0%)441,425 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 516

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 516

Of the total 690,356 dwellings in Area Code 516, owner-occupied units account for 538,932 (78.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 151,424 (21.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 516
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units538,93278.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units151,42421.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units690,356100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 516

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 516
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household140,19520.3%
2-Person Household191,62227.8%
3-Person Household127,62518.5%
4+ Person Household230,91433.5%
Total Housing Units690,356100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 516

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 516
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household88,159 (62.9%)52,036 (37.1%)
2-Person Household154,042 (80.4%)37,580 (19.6%)
3-Person Household102,582 (80.4%)25,043 (19.6%)
4+ Person Household194,149 (84.1%)36,765 (15.9%)
Total Housing Units538,932 (78.1%)151,424 (21.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 516

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 516
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School30,664 (59.2%)21,119 (40.8%)
High School Diploma104,757 (72.7%)39,421 (27.3%)
College/Associate Degree130,230 (76.0%)41,086 (24.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher273,281 (84.6%)49,798 (15.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 516

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 516
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years66,5409.6%
35 to 44 Years111,31216.1%
45 to 54 Years141,75220.5%
55 to 64 Years160,16723.2%
65 to 74 Years116,78716.9%
75 to 84 Years60,5508.8%
85 Years and Over33,2484.8%
Total690,356100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 516

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 516

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 516
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied538,932 (78.1%)$14,420,146
Renter-Occupied151,424 (21.9%)$6,924,829
Average690,356 (100.0%)$12,858,495

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 516

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 516
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006,820 (1.3%)6,588 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9993,475 (0.6%)4,326 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9995,029 (0.9%)8,029 (5.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9995,913 (1.1%)6,588 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9997,267 (1.3%)5,641 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99915,763 (2.9%)11,946 (7.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99925,964 (4.8%)15,185 (10.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99948,014 (8.9%)23,879 (15.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99950,128 (9.3%)18,129 (12.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999106,920 (19.8%)25,286 (16.7%)
$150,000 or more263,639 (48.9%)25,827 (17.1%)
Total538,932 (100.0%)151,424 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 516

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 516
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004,985 (0.9%)4,526 (3.0%)
$300 to $4995,703 (1.1%)5,225 (3.5%)
$500 to $79915,227 (2.8%)5,236 (3.5%)
$800 to $99915,549 (2.9%)5,510 (3.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49969,632 (12.9%)21,305 (14.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99973,629 (13.7%)31,095 (20.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49953,676 (10.0%)32,338 (21.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99958,523 (10.9%)15,473 (10.2%)
$3,000 or more242,008 (44.9%)23,009 (15.2%)
Total538,932 (100.0%)151,424 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 516

Housing Structures in Area Code 516

Housing Structures in Area Code 516
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached501,74072.7%
Single Unit, Attached30,1714.4%
2 Unit Apartments51,3577.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments15,1322.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments12,2771.8%
10 or more Apartments77,19711.2%
Mobile Home / Other2,4820.4%
Total690,356100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 516

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 516
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached464,222 (92.5%)37,518 (7.5%)
Single Unit, Attached23,527 (78.0%)6,644 (22.0%)
2 Unit Apartments21,140 (41.2%)30,217 (58.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,743 (24.7%)11,389 (75.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,080 (25.1%)9,197 (74.9%)
10 or more Apartments21,502 (27.9%)55,695 (72.2%)
Mobile Home / Other1,718 (69.2%)764 (30.8%)
Total538,932 (78.1%)151,424 (21.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 516

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 516
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1,907 (0.4%)9,979 (6.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms15,702 (2.9%)42,326 (28.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms94,008 (17.4%)61,436 (40.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms225,837 (41.9%)27,711 (18.3%)
8 or more Rooms201,478 (37.4%)9,972 (6.6%)
Total538,932 (100.0%)151,424 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 516

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 516
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas317,986 (59.0%)94,332 (62.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10,389 (1.9%)5,007 (3.3%)
Electricity24,215 (4.5%)22,586 (14.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene180,887 (33.6%)24,950 (16.5%)
Coal or Coke205 (0.0%)31 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4,216 (0.8%)1,602 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used1,034 (0.2%)2,916 (1.9%)
Total538,932 (100.0%)151,424 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 516

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 516
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle22,592 (4.2%)37,109 (24.5%)
1 Vehicle136,455 (25.3%)66,824 (44.1%)
2 Vehicles229,043 (42.5%)34,559 (22.8%)
3 or more Vehicles150,842 (28.0%)12,932 (8.5%)
Total538,932 (100.0%)151,424 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 516

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 516

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units194,752344,180
Median Property Value$64,200,101$67,976,302
Median Household Income$10,969,771$192,723
Monthly Housing Costs$129,850$230,949
Real Estate Taxes$875,339$7,301

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 516

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 516
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,604 (1.8%)3,639 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,140 (1.1%)2,558 (0.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99913,938 (7.2%)15,316 (4.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99953,648 (27.6%)89,985 (26.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99972,493 (37.2%)141,212 (41.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99926,977 (13.9%)54,314 (15.8%)
$1,000,000 or more21,952 (11.3%)37,156 (10.8%)
Total194,752 (100.0%)344,180 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 516

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 516
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006,578 (3.4%)8,189 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99911,266 (5.8%)3,717 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9999,839 (5.1%)6,943 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99914,641 (7.5%)5,924 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99924,348 (12.5%)11,323 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99921,296 (10.9%)23,666 (6.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99935,868 (18.4%)28,832 (8.4%)
$150,000 or more70,916 (36.4%)71,052 (20.6%)
Total194,752 (100.0%)344,180 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 516

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 516
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x26,189 (13.5%)16,040,979 (4,660.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x27,466 (14.1%)53,264 (15.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x25,371 (13.0%)81,437 (23.7%)
4.0x or more113,688 (58.4%)63,891 (18.6%)
Total194,752 (100.0%)344,180 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 516

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 516
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,609 (1.3%)1,324 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4993,127 (1.6%)3,025 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,499181,298 (93.1%)3,863 (1.1%)
Total194,752 (100.0%)344,180 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 516

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 516

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 516
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years135,788 (97.9%)2,940 (2.1%)
6 to 18 Years335,354 (97.2%)9,782 (2.8%)
19 to 25 Years174,614 (93.6%)11,831 (6.4%)
26 to 34 Years211,265 (90.9%)21,049 (9.1%)
35 to 44 Years239,423 (92.6%)19,042 (7.4%)
45 to 54 Years272,606 (94.8%)14,990 (5.2%)
55 to 64 Years291,755 (96.0%)12,183 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years205,496 (98.8%)2,463 (1.2%)
75 Years and older153,460 (99.4%)941 (0.6%)
Total2,019,761 (95.5%)95,221 (4.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 516

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 516
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born135,788 (97.9%)2,940 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen335,354 (97.2%)9,782 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen174,614 (93.6%)11,831 (6.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 516

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 516
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00095,894 (92.4%)7,876 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999137,629 (93.1%)10,253 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999164,427 (93.9%)10,624 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999173,083 (93.7%)11,627 (6.3%)
$100,000 and over1,431,142 (96.4%)53,770 (3.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 516

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 516
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 636,017 (26.0%)106,518 (76.8%)
6 to 18 Years82,254 (23.8%)272,910 (79.1%)
19 to 25 Years33,789 (18.1%)146,122 (78.4%)
25 to 34 Years44,463 (19.1%)174,844 (75.3%)
35 to 44 Years36,863 (14.3%)209,528 (81.1%)
45 to 54 Years40,845 (14.2%)240,452 (83.6%)
55 to 64 Years53,883 (17.7%)251,923 (82.9%)
65 to 74 Years186,045 (89.5%)135,030 (64.9%)
75 Years and over150,616 (97.6%)95,563 (61.9%)
Total664,775 (31.4%)1,632,890 (77.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 516

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 516
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years342 (0.6%)185 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years8,345 (4.7%)4,278 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years12,124 (5.4%)9,689 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years30,641 (7.3%)33,038 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years16,661 (17.1%)18,042 (16.3%)
75 Years and over22,666 (37.1%)41,548 (44.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 516

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 516: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years223 (0.4%)125 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years629 (0.4%)383 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years937 (0.4%)952 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years6,959 (1.7%)3,957 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years6,038 (6.2%)3,544 (3.2%)
75 Years and over11,298 (18.5%)14,630 (15.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 516: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years239 (0.4%)77 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years944 (0.5%)712 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,855 (0.8%)1,556 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years4,777 (1.1%)5,737 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,231 (2.3%)2,729 (2.5%)
75 Years and over3,816 (6.2%)6,757 (7.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 516: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6,842 (3.9%)2,778 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years8,858 (3.9%)6,147 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years10,412 (2.5%)8,689 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,535 (3.6%)3,189 (2.9%)
75 Years and over5,651 (9.2%)12,013 (12.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 516: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years669 (0.4%)740 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,866 (0.8%)1,903 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years14,245 (3.4%)18,996 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years8,617 (8.8%)13,108 (11.9%)
75 Years and over13,605 (22.3%)29,403 (31.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 516: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,677 (0.9%)804 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years2,205 (1.0%)2,089 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years6,299 (1.5%)6,660 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,946 (3.0%)3,380 (3.1%)
75 Years and over6,319 (10.3%)14,670 (15.7%)

Technology Access in Area Code 516

Computing Device Access in Area Code 516

Computing Device Access in Area Code 516
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop593,61586.0%
Smartphone621,37090.0%
Tablet494,69371.7%
No Computing Device30,6564.4%
Total690,356100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 516

Internet Access in Area Code 516
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet5070.1%
Broadband Home560,47281.2%
Cellular Data Only67,7379.8%
Satellite Internet24,8673.6%
No Internet53,8307.8%
Total690,356100.0%

Area Code 516 Summary

Geography

Area code 516 is located in the state of New York. It covers the Nassau County area, which is located on the western part of Long Island. The area code also covers parts of Queens and Suffolk County.

Social

Area code 516 is home to many affluent communities, such as the Five Towns, Great Neck, and Manhasset. The area is known for its high-end shopping, dining, and entertainment. It is also home to many prestigious universities, such as Hofstra University and Adelphi University.

Economics

Area code 516 is home to many large businesses and corporations, such as Cablevision, Northwell Health, and Estee Lauder. The area is also home to many financial institutions, such as Bank of America and Citibank.

Demographics

Area code 516 is home to a diverse population. According to the 2010 census, the population of the area is approximately 1.3 million people. The population is made up of a variety of ethnicities, including African American, Hispanic, Asian, and White. The median household income in the area is approximately $90,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Area Code 516?
Total Population of Area Code 516 is 2,130,132.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 516?
Total Male Population of Area Code 516 is 1,043,512.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 516?
Total Female Population of Area Code 516 is 1,086,620.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 516?
There are 96.03 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 516.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 516?
There are 104.13 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 516.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 516?
Median Population Age in Area Code 516 is 42.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 516
Average Family Size in Area Code 516 is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 516
Average Household Size in Area Code 516 is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 516?
Per Capita income in Area Code 516 is $62,206.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 516?
Median Family Income in Area Code 516 is $162,858.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 516?
Median Household Income in Area Code 516 is $141,302.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 516?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 516 is 32.6%.
Women in Area Code 516 earn 67.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 516?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 516 is $11,043.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 516 earn $11,043 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 516?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 516 is 40.13.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 516?
There are 1,109,208 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 516.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 516?
64.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 516.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 516?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 516 is 4.8%.