NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 12997

NY · Population: 1,217

A
80/100
87
A
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
81
A
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 12997

Zip code 12997 is located in New York and is home to approximately 1,217 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), 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 $69,758 and home values around $267,100, 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 local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.5%.

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
$69,758
Home Value
$267,100
Rent
$1,088/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
34.8%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
79.9%
Rent Burden
18.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety87ALower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life81AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).