Zip Code 11212

NY · Population: 84,006

F
26/100
84
A
Safety
3
F
Affordability
11
F
Quality of Life
5
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 11212

Zip code 11212 is located in New York and is home to approximately 84,006 residents. It receives an overall grade of F (score: 26/100), 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 $565,200 and median rent of $1,150/month against a median income of $35,840. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 14.2% 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
$35,840
Home Value
$565,200
Rent
$1,150/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
15.7%
Unemployment
14.2%
Owner-Occupied
14.4%
Rent Burden
38.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability3FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life11FEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy5FLower unemployment = higher
Overall26FWeighted 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).