City

Adams Center, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  New York

👥2,397Population
💰$90,694Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$185,000Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓43.9%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0%Other: 1.9%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.4%
Asian0.0%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads43.9% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 92% below avg
HS Graduate579 (39.1%)
Some College181 (12.2%)
Associates71 (4.8%)
Bachelors199 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree452 (30.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 4.8%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 30.5%Edu
HS Grad39.1%
Some College12.2%
Associates4.8%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate30.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86%Renter: 14%Tenure
Owner86.0%
Renter14.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,694 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$185,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,160/mo
Total Housing Units930
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Adams Center, NY

Adams Center is a city in New York, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,397 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Adams Center is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,694 is above the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Adams Center is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,160 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Adams Center is well-educated. 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.58%).

Adams Center, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Adams Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13606 2,397 $90,694 $185,000 $1,160 0.4% 43.9% 86.0%