NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 12523

NY · Population: 1,986

B
61/100
77
B+
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
82
A
Quality of Life
31
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 12523

Zip code 12523 is located in New York and is home to approximately 1,986 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 61/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $58,188, with home values near $312,800 and rents around $1,055/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 29.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10.5% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$58,188
Home Value
$312,800
Rent
$1,055/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
29.7%
Unemployment
10.5%
Owner-Occupied
78.4%
Rent Burden
21.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life82AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy31DLower unemployment = higher
Overall61BWeighted 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).