Zip Code 11226

NY · Population: 101,053

C
45/100
84
A
Safety
37
D
Affordability
27
F
Quality of Life
31
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 11226

Zip code 11226 is located in New York and is home to approximately 101,053 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 45/100), 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 $807,000 and median rent of $1,672/month against a median income of $75,947. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

About 34.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.9%, which is near the national average.

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
$75,947
Home Value
$807,000
Rent
$1,672/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
34.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
Owner-Occupied
14.1%
Rent Burden
26.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability37DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life27FEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy31DLower unemployment = higher
Overall45CWeighted 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).