NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 12072

NY · Population: 2,992

A
80/100
91
A+
Safety
82
A
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
Zip 12072, NY — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 12072

Zip code 12072 is located in New York and is home to approximately 2,992 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), 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 $75,380 and home values around $158,200, 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 15.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.8%.

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
$75,380
Home Value
$158,200
Rent
$947/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
15.2%
Unemployment
2.8%
Owner-Occupied
85.4%
Rent Burden
15.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).