NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 12516

NY · Population: 1,859

A+
90/100
97
A+
Safety
98
A+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
92
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 12516

Zip code 12516 is located in New York and is home to approximately 1,859 residents. It receives an overall grade of A+ (score: 90/100), 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 $126,164 and home values around $223,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 33.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.7%.

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
$126,164
Home Value
$223,100
Rent
$1,060/mo
Median Age
55
College Educated
33.8%
Unemployment
0.7%
Owner-Occupied
87.7%
Rent Burden
10.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability98A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy92A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall90A+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).