Zip Code 11231

NY · Population: 38,829

C+
52/100
84
A
Safety
62
B
Affordability
40
C
Quality of Life
20
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 11231

Zip code 11231 is located in New York and is home to approximately 38,829 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 52/100), 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 $130,396, with home values near $1,836,600 and rents around $2,309/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 69.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 7.5% 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
$130,396
Home Value
$1,836,600
Rent
$2,309/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
69.1%
Unemployment
7.5%
Owner-Occupied
30.7%
Rent Burden
21.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability62BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life40CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy20FLower unemployment = higher
Overall52C+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).