NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 10579

NY · Population: 8,171

A
82/100
97
A+
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
85
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 10579

Zip code 10579 is located in New York and is home to approximately 8,171 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 $122,633 and home values around $471,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 43.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.2%.

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
$122,633
Home Value
$471,900
Rent
$2,090/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
43.5%
Unemployment
2.2%
Owner-Occupied
91.3%
Rent Burden
20.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy85ALower 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).