Zip Code 10526

NY · Population: 1,939

A
82/100
84
A
Safety
94
A+
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 10526

Zip code 10526 is located in New York and is home to approximately 1,939 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 $219,167 and home values around $685,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 78.6% 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 1%.

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
$219,167
Home Value
$685,700
Rent
$2,311/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
78.6%
Unemployment
1%
Owner-Occupied
91.7%
Rent Burden
12.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability94A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower 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).