Zip Code 10016

NY · Population: 54,369

B
61/100
84
A
Safety
55
C+
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
51
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 10016

Zip code 10016 is located in New York and is home to approximately 54,369 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 61/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

The median household income here is $145,864, with home values near $953,300 and rents around $3,048/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 81.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 4.1%, which is near the national average.

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
$145,864
Home Value
$953,300
Rent
$3,048/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
81.9%
Unemployment
4.1%
Owner-Occupied
27.3%
Rent Burden
25.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability55C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy51C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall61BWeighted 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).