NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 12553

NY · Population: 27,409

B
68/100
95
A+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
39
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 12553

Zip code 12553 is located in New York and is home to approximately 27,409 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), 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 $96,088 and home values around $331,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 34.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 8.5% 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
$96,088
Home Value
$331,100
Rent
$1,488/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
34.8%
Unemployment
8.5%
Owner-Occupied
71.1%
Rent Burden
18.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy39DLower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).