Zip Code 11237

NY · Population: 47,183

C
42/100
84
A
Safety
36
D
Affordability
30
D
Quality of Life
18
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 11237

Zip code 11237 is located in New York and is home to approximately 47,183 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 42/100), 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 $949,700 and median rent of $1,998/month against a median income of $79,136. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

About 39.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 7.8% 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
$79,136
Home Value
$949,700
Rent
$1,998/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
39.4%
Unemployment
7.8%
Owner-Occupied
10.9%
Rent Burden
30.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability36DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life30DEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy18FLower unemployment = higher
Overall42CWeighted 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).