NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 14226

NY · Population: 29,273

A
84/100
92
A+
Safety
81
A
Affordability
83
A
Quality of Life
81
A
Jobs
Zip 14226, NY — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 14226

Zip code 14226 is located in New York and is home to approximately 29,273 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), 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 $79,330 and home values around $213,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 57.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.9%.

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
$79,330
Home Value
$213,900
Rent
$1,071/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
57.4%
Unemployment
2.9%
Owner-Occupied
72.7%
Rent Burden
16.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability81ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life83AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy81ALower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted 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).