NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 13838

NY · Population: 3,984

B
61/100
76
B+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
30
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 13838

Zip code 13838 is located in New York and is home to approximately 3,984 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 61/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

With a median household income of $56,563 and home values around $99,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10.7% 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
$56,563
Home Value
$99,600
Rent
$672/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
19.5%
Unemployment
10.7%
Owner-Occupied
65.2%
Rent Burden
14.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy30DLower unemployment = higher
Overall61BWeighted 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).