Zip Code 11236

NY · Population: 100,082

C
44/100
84
A
Safety
42
C
Affordability
25
F
Quality of Life
25
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 11236

Zip code 11236 is located in New York and is home to approximately 100,082 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 44/100), 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 $79,885, with home values near $676,300 and rents around $1,608/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 28.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.6% 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
$79,885
Home Value
$676,300
Rent
$1,608/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
28.4%
Unemployment
6.6%
Owner-Occupied
50.4%
Rent Burden
24.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability42CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life25FEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy25FLower unemployment = higher
Overall44CWeighted 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).