Zip Code 11209

NY · Population: 71,812

C
49/100
84
A
Safety
46
C
Affordability
32
D
Quality of Life
33
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 11209

Zip code 11209 is located in New York and is home to approximately 71,812 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 49/100), 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 $88,546, with home values near $935,000 and rents around $1,801/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 5.7%, 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
$88,546
Home Value
$935,000
Rent
$1,801/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
52.8%
Unemployment
5.7%
Owner-Occupied
36.2%
Rent Burden
24.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability46CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life32DEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy33DLower unemployment = higher
Overall49CWeighted 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).