NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 10986

NY · Population: 1,529

A
80/100
99
A+
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
84
A
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 10986

Zip code 10986 is located in New York and is home to approximately 1,529 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), 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 $155,417 and home values around $543,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 37.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.8% 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
$155,417
Home Value
$543,800
Rent
$2,031/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
37.7%
Unemployment
6.8%
Owner-Occupied
88.9%
Rent Burden
15.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety99A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life84AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).