Zip Code 11208

NY · Population: 108,180

D
35/100
84
A
Safety
16
F
Affordability
12
F
Quality of Life
27
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 11208

Zip code 11208 is located in New York and is home to approximately 108,180 residents. It receives an overall grade of D (score: 35/100), 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 $621,500 and median rent of $1,506/month against a median income of $56,298. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.4% 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
$56,298
Home Value
$621,500
Rent
$1,506/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
15.4%
Unemployment
6.4%
Owner-Occupied
27.7%
Rent Burden
32.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability16FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life12FEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy27FLower unemployment = higher
Overall35DWeighted 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).