Zip Code 11218

NY · Population: 73,318

C
47/100
84
A
Safety
44
C
Affordability
34
D
Quality of Life
26
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 11218

Zip code 11218 is located in New York and is home to approximately 73,318 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 47/100), 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 $87,759, with home values near $920,900 and rents around $1,879/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 49.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

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
$87,759
Home Value
$920,900
Rent
$1,879/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
49.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
Owner-Occupied
37.9%
Rent Burden
25.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability44CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life34DEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy26FLower unemployment = higher
Overall47CWeighted 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).