NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 12959

NY · Population: 1,618

B+
70/100
74
B+
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 12959

Zip code 12959 is located in New York and is home to approximately 1,618 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $54,500, with home values near $153,300 and rents around N/A/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 18% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$54,500
Home Value
$153,300
Rent
—
Median Age
44
College Educated
18%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
92.5%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).