Zip Code 10462

NY · Population: 77,230

D
36/100
84
A
Safety
24
F
Affordability
23
F
Quality of Life
12
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 10462

Zip code 10462 is located in New York and is home to approximately 77,230 residents. It receives an overall grade of D (score: 36/100), 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.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $398,700 and median rent of $1,652/month against a median income of $63,431. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9.5% 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
$63,431
Home Value
$398,700
Rent
$1,652/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
27.8%
Unemployment
9.5%
Owner-Occupied
22.2%
Rent Burden
31.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability24FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life23FEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy12FLower unemployment = higher
Overall36DWeighted 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).