Zip Code 10038

NY · Population: 23,343

C+
54/100
84
A
Safety
43
C
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
39
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 10038

Zip code 10038 is located in New York and is home to approximately 23,343 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), 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 $99,641, with home values near $886,400 and rents around $3,082/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 60.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 5.1%, 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
$99,641
Home Value
$886,400
Rent
$3,082/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
60.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
Owner-Occupied
26.9%
Rent Burden
37.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability43CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy39DLower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+Weighted 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).