NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 11542

NY · Population: 29,095

B+
70/100
95
A+
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
76
B+
Jobs
Zip 11542, NY — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 11542

Zip code 11542 is located in New York and is home to approximately 29,095 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $91,774, with home values near $629,700 and rents around $2,296/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 42.2% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 3.6%, 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
$91,774
Home Value
$629,700
Rent
$2,296/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
42.2%
Unemployment
3.6%
Owner-Occupied
57.6%
Rent Burden
30% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy76B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).