NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 11949

NY · Population: 13,194

A
82/100
97
A+
Safety
75
B+
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
88
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 11949

Zip code 11949 is located in New York and is home to approximately 13,194 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), 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.

With a median household income of $125,926 and home values around $520,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 29.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.6%.

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
$125,926
Home Value
$520,100
Rent
$2,216/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
29.1%
Unemployment
1.6%
Owner-Occupied
84.7%
Rent Burden
21.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability75B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy88ALower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).