NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 12117

NY · Population: 2,716

B+
74/100
82
A
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 12117

Zip code 12117 is located in New York and is home to approximately 2,716 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $63,929 and home values around $179,500, 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 15.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.7%.

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
$63,929
Home Value
$179,500
Rent
$906/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
15.7%
Unemployment
2.7%
Owner-Occupied
83.2%
Rent Burden
17% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety82ALower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).