The map below shows majority race by area in 12159, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on 12159 racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in 12159 overall is white, making up 87.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 6.7%. There are more white people in the west areas of the zip. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the east places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
12159, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.1% |
Hispanic |
2.3% |
Black |
2.6% |
Asian |
6.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.4% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
12159, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
87.1% |
Hispanic |
2.3% |
Black |
2.6% |
Asian |
6.7% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
1.4% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for 12159, NY
The map below shows diversity in 12159. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the zip would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
12159 Diversity Score
51
With a diversity score of 51 out of 100, 12159 is about average for diversity versus other US zip codes. The most diverse area within 12159's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the zip. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of 12159.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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