Zip Code 11205

NY · Population: 50,319

C
42/100
84
A
Safety
32
D
Affordability
36
D
Quality of Life
15
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 11205

Zip code 11205 is located in New York and is home to approximately 50,319 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 42/100), 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 $883,100 and median rent of $2,107/month against a median income of $74,839. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

The community is highly educated — 51.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 8.7% 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
$74,839
Home Value
$883,100
Rent
$2,107/mo
Median Age
29
College Educated
51.8%
Unemployment
8.7%
Owner-Occupied
29%
Rent Burden
33.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability32DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life36DEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy15FLower unemployment = higher
Overall42CWeighted 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).