NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 10002

NY · Population: 76,518

C
48/100
70
B+
Safety
26
F
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
44
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 10002

Zip code 10002 is located in New York and is home to approximately 76,518 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $784,800 and median rent of $1,136/month against a median income of $43,362. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

About 38.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 7.6% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$43,362
Home Value
$784,800
Rent
$1,136/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
38.1%
Unemployment
7.6%
Owner-Occupied
17.3%
Rent Burden
31.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety70B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability26FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy44CLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).