Zip Code 11215

NY · Population: 72,014

C+
56/100
84
A
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
40
C
Quality of Life
27
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 11215

Zip code 11215 is located in New York and is home to approximately 72,014 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $173,899 and home values around $1,597,400, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 79.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

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
$173,899
Home Value
$1,597,400
Rent
$2,673/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
79.6%
Unemployment
6.4%
Owner-Occupied
40.4%
Rent Burden
18.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life40CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy27FLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+Weighted 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).