NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 12601

NY · Population: 43,623

C+
55/100
79
B+
Safety
46
C
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
42
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 12601

Zip code 12601 is located in New York and is home to approximately 43,623 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 55/100), 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 $59,652, with home values near $258,000 and rents around $1,310/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 30.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 8% 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
$59,652
Home Value
$258,000
Rent
$1,310/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
30.3%
Unemployment
8%
Owner-Occupied
41.2%
Rent Burden
26.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability46CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy42CLower unemployment = higher
Overall55C+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).