NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 12121

NY · Population: 2,358

A
88/100
97
A+
Safety
96
A+
Affordability
84
A
Quality of Life
76
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 12121

Zip code 12121 is located in New York and is home to approximately 2,358 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 88/100), 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 $116,250 and home values around $231,400, 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 18.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.5%, 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
$116,250
Home Value
$231,400
Rent
—
Median Age
45
College Educated
18.4%
Unemployment
3.5%
Owner-Occupied
97.3%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability96A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life84AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy76B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall88AWeighted 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).