Zip Code 11217

NY · Population: 43,045

C+
55/100
84
A
Safety
64
B
Affordability
44
C
Quality of Life
29
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 11217

Zip code 11217 is located in New York and is home to approximately 43,045 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 55/100), 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 $152,735, with home values near $1,603,300 and rents around $2,651/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 71.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 6.1% 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
$152,735
Home Value
$1,603,300
Rent
$2,651/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
71.7%
Unemployment
6.1%
Owner-Occupied
29.4%
Rent Burden
20.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability64BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life44CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy29FLower unemployment = higher
Overall55C+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).