NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 12027

NY · Population: 4,244

A
86/100
96
A+
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
89
A
Quality of Life
91
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 12027

Zip code 12027 is located in New York and is home to approximately 4,244 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 86/100), 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 $106,439 and home values around $307,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1%.

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
$106,439
Home Value
$307,100
Rent
$2,027/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
50.9%
Unemployment
1%
Owner-Occupied
81.6%
Rent Burden
22.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety96A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life89AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy91A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall86AWeighted 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).