Question 1

Is 12553 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 12553 in New Windsor has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the New Windsor city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 12553 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 12553?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 12553 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 12553. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 12553 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in New Windsor. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 12553?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 12553 is approximately $435K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 12553 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 12553 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 12553 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 12553 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for New Windsor. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 12553 scores similarly to the middle tier of New Windsor neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

New Windsor — ZIP 12553

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
CORNWALL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
NEW WINDSOR SCHOOL	KG–05	—	—	—
TEMPLE HILL SCHOOL	KG–08	—	—	—
VAILS GATE STEAM ACADEMY	KG–05	—	—	—
HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
LITTLE BRITAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	01–05	—	—	—