NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 12821

NY · Population: 2,378

C+
50/100
66
B
Safety
16
F
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
Zip 12821, NY — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 12821

Zip code 12821 is located in New York and is home to approximately 2,378 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $209,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median income of $29,732. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 3.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, 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
$29,732
Home Value
$209,500
Rent
—
Median Age
42
College Educated
3.2%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
59%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety66BLower crime = higher score
Affordability16FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+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).