Zip Code 11239

NY · Population: 16,808

D
32/100
84
A
Safety
6
F
Affordability
20
F
Quality of Life
17
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 11239

Zip code 11239 is located in New York and is home to approximately 16,808 residents. It receives an overall grade of D (score: 32/100), 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 $467,600 and median rent of $1,018/month against a median income of $38,670. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 24.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.1% 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
$38,670
Home Value
$467,600
Rent
$1,018/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
24.4%
Unemployment
8.1%
Owner-Occupied
10.1%
Rent Burden
31.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability6FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life20FEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy17FLower unemployment = higher
Overall32DWeighted 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).