Zip Code 11228

NY · Population: 44,196

C
48/100
84
A
Safety
44
C
Affordability
32
D
Quality of Life
32
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 11228

Zip code 11228 is located in New York and is home to approximately 44,196 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 $83,980, with home values near $1,122,100 and rents around $1,732/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 37.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.8%, 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
$83,980
Home Value
$1,122,100
Rent
$1,732/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
37.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
Owner-Occupied
56.2%
Rent Burden
24.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability44CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life32DEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy32DLower 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).