NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 10553

NY · Population: 10,526

B+
70/100
95
A+
Safety
68
B
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 10553

Zip code 10553 is located in New York and is home to approximately 10,526 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $88,962, with home values near $451,600 and rents around $1,635/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 41.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, 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
$88,962
Home Value
$451,600
Rent
$1,635/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
41.5%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
50.2%
Rent Burden
22.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability68BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).