Zip Code 10279

NY · Population: 161

A
82/100
84
A
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 10279

Zip code 10279 is located in New York and is home to approximately 161 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), 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.

With a median household income of $250,001 and home values around N/A, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

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
$250,001
Home Value
—
Rent
$3,501/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
57.1%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
0%
Rent Burden
16.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).