Zip Code 11216

NY · Population: 62,373

C
48/100
84
A
Safety
46
C
Affordability
34
D
Quality of Life
26
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 11216

Zip code 11216 is located in New York and is home to approximately 62,373 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), 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 $92,684, with home values near $1,360,500 and rents around $2,048/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 6.5% 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
$92,684
Home Value
$1,360,500
Rent
$2,048/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
54.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
Owner-Occupied
25.3%
Rent Burden
26.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability46CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life34DEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy26FLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).